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Title: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on November 21, 2018, 01:45:35 PM
Just a reminder on this I suppose for anyone who might be interested. No word on support (I don't use facebook so I'm sure there's event pages mentioning who it is)

Dec 13 - Cork Cypress Avenue
Dec 14 - Dublin Thomas House

Still think the Thomas House is a strange venue for this one but sure we'll see.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: ochoill on November 21, 2018, 01:47:52 PM
Got tickets for the Cork gig, looking forward to this.
Soothsayer are supporting there but no idea on Dublin.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on November 21, 2018, 01:49:59 PM
Still Kinda tempted to go to Cork because I somehow haven't seen Soothsayer yet..but it's a day and a half off work  and I live 10 mins on the bus from Thomas Street so I guess I'll keep it local!
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: ochoill on November 21, 2018, 01:59:26 PM
Yeah a bit handier than the trek to Cork!  Just had a look at the Dublin event there on fb, Ruari O'Baoighaill down for support.  Never actually heard him but it's meant to be heavy ambient drone, could be a good fit.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Ollkiller on November 21, 2018, 10:23:15 PM
Quote from: Pentagrimes on November 21, 2018, 01:49:59 PM
Still Kinda tempted to go to Cork because I somehow haven't seen Soothsayer yet..but it's a day and a half off work  and I live 10 mins on the bus from Thomas Street so I guess I'll keep it local!

Soothsayer are brilliant live. They put you into a trance and the frontman is class.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Eoin McLove on November 21, 2018, 11:40:27 PM
I saw Bell Witch in Melbourne a couple of weeks ago.  I somehow had no idea there was only bass,  and no guitar.  The two lads are fantastic players and super tight.  I enjoyed it a lot but honestly,  after half an hour I'd had enough as Mirror Reaper is very samey throughout and there is absolutely no variety in tempo.  I'd certainly recommend going to see them though.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on November 23, 2018, 02:52:14 PM
Fuck. Dublin is sold out?????
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: ochoill on November 23, 2018, 03:08:08 PM
Just checked FB for sales, seems it is, but they've been posting cancelled tickets for resale so you might get one closer to the day.

The event page lists 380 people going.  I know it's not actually that but could you imagine nearly 400 people downstairs in Thomas House?  You'd barely fit 4.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Malco on November 27, 2018, 08:50:39 AM
got my ticket yesterday (re-sale). can't wait for this one
https://youtu.be/pzB-cuxBqdk
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Mags on November 27, 2018, 05:19:25 PM
heading to this instead of my work Xmas party. should be a wise decision!
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: feckulence on November 28, 2018, 04:15:33 PM
Last time I went to a gig downstairs in TH it was Warpath!

Is it still... "intimate"?

Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Cryptic Stench on November 30, 2018, 07:20:40 AM
Wow, had put my ticket on the long finger.  Does anyone know the official capacity? 400 sounds like a safety hazard based on my recollection of the place.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on November 30, 2018, 10:41:24 AM
Gawd, I think from memory playing there years ago it was supposed to be 100 but It felt more like 60? I'm off to Cork anyway.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: jobrok1 on November 30, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
Rato Raro and Abandon Incarnate the following night...  go all out, sure.    ;)

That whole weekend in Cork is mental for heavy gigs.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: feckulence on December 10, 2018, 01:10:41 PM
Sorry for the cross-post, but turns out I can't make the Dublin gig...

2 tickets for sale here: https://forum.metalwarfare.com/index.php?topic=128.0
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on December 10, 2018, 05:47:28 PM
Quote from: jobrok1 on November 30, 2018, 01:53:42 PM
Rato Raro and Abandon Incarnate the following night...  go all out, sure.    ;)

That whole weekend in Cork is mental for heavy gigs.
Alas my parental responsibilities mean I can't.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: smokedeels on December 11, 2018, 12:47:38 PM
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Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Rockmeister on December 11, 2018, 05:27:52 PM
Anyone know what are the stage times for Friday night???
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on December 13, 2018, 09:07:46 AM
Same question but for Cork (I'm a non facebooker so don't give me that "they're on facebook" shit  ;D). Can't believe it's taken me this long to actually get to see Soothsayer, as  excited about that as I am Bell Witch.

Got a spare ticket if any heads need one incidentally.


Also did I see somewhere that these shows are seated??
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: leoos on December 13, 2018, 11:30:04 AM
Quote from: Pentagrimes on December 13, 2018, 09:07:46 AM
Same question but for Cork (I'm a non facebooker so don't give me that "they're on facebook" shit  ;D). Can't believe it's taken me this long to actually get to see Soothsayer, as  excited about that as I am Bell Witch.
A tweet from the venue says Soothsayer 8pm, Bell Witch 9pm
https://twitter.com/CyprusAveCork/status/1073175716831879168
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on December 13, 2018, 11:47:02 AM
Excellent. Hopefully see you there Leo, it's been ages!
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: leoos on December 13, 2018, 04:51:02 PM
Quote from: Pentagrimes on December 13, 2018, 11:47:02 AM
Excellent. Hopefully see you there Leo, it's been ages!
Hey Jamie, it certainly has, unfortunately it will be a while longer. I'm passing on tonight. The Mirror Reaper album does nothing for me,
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: ochoill on December 14, 2018, 10:44:05 AM
Was at the Cork gig last night.  Absolutely unreal.  I don't really know how to explain how savage that was.  It was bleak, miserable, slow, and completely engrossing.  Didn't want to miss a minute of it.  Sound was great too.  Very glad I went down.  Anyone going to the Dublin show tonight is in for a treat.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: keeper of kalessin on December 14, 2018, 11:42:55 AM
Quote from: ochoill on December 14, 2018, 10:44:05 AM
Was at the Cork gig last night.  Absolutely unreal.  I don't really know how to explain how savage that was.  It was bleak, miserable, slow, and completely engrossing.  Didn't want to miss a minute of it.  Sound was great too.  Very glad I went down.  Anyone going to the Dublin show tonight is in for a treat.
it really was mesmerising alright. I was initially quite worried that the album might be too long and drawn out to focus on live for 82 mins but it really wasn't, totally engrossing.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Pentagrimes on December 14, 2018, 01:10:09 PM
Great show. My appreciation for them has been increased by finding out that Jess was previously in a bunch of grind bands too!Dublin is in for a treat for sure
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: pete on December 14, 2018, 05:41:16 PM
Any definite set times? Thanks
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Mags on December 14, 2018, 08:10:08 PM
Ruairi O Baoighill - 9.15
Bell Witch - 10.15
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: pete on December 14, 2018, 08:26:56 PM
Quote from: Mags on December 14, 2018, 08:10:08 PM
Ruairi O Baoighill - 9.15
Bell Witch - 10.15

Excellent. Thank you.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Bad Reputation on December 15, 2018, 01:53:02 AM
Fantastic gig in Cork last night, fair play to the PB lads for putting it on. Really got sucked into Bell Witch's performance. The sound was spot on. Good few heads travelled for this one from our way too, which was nice to see. Interested to hear how Dublin went. I heard the cap is 130 for Thomas House?

I do wonder why people go to gigs of this ilk just to chat the whole way through it. Had to move right up the front to drown out a duo of groups talking at full pelt and full volume through the first 20+ minutes. I appreciate people use these occasions to catch up but of all gigs to talk at.. this one? Feckin go to a regular bar.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: pete on December 15, 2018, 10:42:44 AM
I thought the show was fantastic. Crowd were good in Dublin, no chatters around me.

My first time in the venue, its pretty shit but they provided me with Bell Witch so really shouldn't complain! Would have been nice to see it somewhere with a nicer set up to enjoy the visuals. But I guess there's no real options.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: ochoill on December 15, 2018, 11:04:27 AM
Quote from: Bad Reputation on December 15, 2018, 01:53:02 AM
Interested to hear how Dublin went. I heard the cap is 130 for Thomas House?
There is no earthly way 130 people would fit into the bottom of there surely.  It's smaller than the kasbah.
Title: Re: Bell Witch - Irish dates Dec 18
Post by: Mags on December 15, 2018, 10:05:38 PM
unreal gig last night. sound was really good. venue was ridiculous though. the perfectly placed pillar completely obscures your view and they may as well have not played the film at all. Not only could you barely see it but some guy's head was in the way of the projector for most of the gig. capacity looked to be more like 60.

Totally engrossed throughout the whole set. It's a perfect example of building and releasing tension taken to its extreme. The climax section was incredible. Didn't realise how much of the vocals Erik Moggridge did on the album, he was a critical part of the last third.