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Would love to see Hatebreed. Decapitated are always good live too
Yeah i'm delighted, fair play to DME for getting it over and squeezing this tour into the National Stadium
Great to finally see Hatebreed back even if it's just as support no interest in Decapitated unless it's another old school set which it most likely won't be.
What's the National Stadium like?
Still haven't been myself. Going for Coheed in July, it's 2k capacity.
Bigger than the Olympia then. Hopefully the pints are nice and the sound is good.
Monday though....
Excellent news!
A hoor bastid Monday though :'(
As far as I know there's no beer on draught in the National Stadium but you can buys cans of Guinness, Bulmers and Carlsberg.
Well that's bollox I won't be paying €6.50 for a can of draught piss.
For anyone wondering ticket prices for this are almost the same as Testament which is a bit of a killer when you are only interested in one band but hopefully Hatebreed get an hour and only play songs from the first 3 albums :-X
Came to €73.55 after fees. Will have to try hold off on the €6.50 cans ;D
Steep. Had a ticketmaster gift voucher so took some of the sting out of it at least ;D
Bar situation is dire in The National Arena, but its a decent venue overall. Used to go to OTT there all the time before covid.
Funnily enough, one of the things that made me bite on a ticket to see Slayer in London was the prospect of seeing Hatebreed again. They briefly supported Machine Head back in 2010, at which point I was a huge fan.
So it's weird that this gets announced a few weeks after I book everything.
I guess they might get a good 45m set here, though.
Quote from: Squigs on May 09, 2025, 10:14:24 AMBar situation is dire in The National Arena, but its a decent venue overall. Used to go to OTT there all the time before covid.
What is OTT?
Quote from: mickO))) on May 09, 2025, 12:22:00 PMQuote from: Squigs on May 09, 2025, 10:14:24 AMBar situation is dire in The National Arena, but its a decent venue overall. Used to go to OTT there all the time before covid.
What is OTT?
Irish Pro Wrestling.
Quote from: Sworntothecans on May 09, 2025, 12:29:11 PMQuote from: mickO))) on May 09, 2025, 12:22:00 PMQuote from: Squigs on May 09, 2025, 10:14:24 AMBar situation is dire in The National Arena, but its a decent venue overall. Used to go to OTT there all the time before covid.
What is OTT?
Irish Pro Wrestling.
Ah ok I thought it was some metal band :laugh:
There's always gonna be the overlap of metal and pro wrestling 😂
Quote from: mickO))) on May 09, 2025, 12:22:00 PMQuote from: Squigs on May 09, 2025, 10:14:24 AMBar situation is dire in The National Arena, but its a decent venue overall. Used to go to OTT there all the time before covid.
What is OTT?
Rasslin.
Gone a few times myself and I think it was 2 Capn Morgan and cokes for 7 quid... I won't hold my breath for such luxury this time around!
I saw Exodus/Testament in the National Stadium in 2020 and thought it was a great venue. The bar is in a separate room if I'm not mistaken, and it was 5 euro for a pint. Don't remember anything about cans
They used to have taps (even stocked O'Haras for a while) but it's now all cans and they have been known to close the bar at 20:00 at some gigs, not sure what the story is with this one though.
Anyone had any difficulties parking near the National Stadium. Have to drive :-X
Buzzing for tonight, never got around to listening to FFAO but the setlists for the other bands look good and am pleased Killswitch are doing a full 90 minutes despite it being a stacked bill
Had a quick listen to Fit for an Autopsy, not for me. Decapitated setlist is absolute muck too so I'll probably only head in for the main two
Someone was telling me there's no barriers between the seats and standing so you can just wander down?
It's really just on street parking in and around the National Stadium - it's predominantly residential there you're just outside the city. You'll find a space I'm sure just be careful in respect to the parking rules - as there's routinely a wave of clamping's, some spaces are 24hr others have a 3hr limit but others are free after 7pm. So you'll find a space no problem - just make sure you're not leaving yourself ripe for a clamping.
Quote from: Trev on October 20, 2025, 09:09:18 AMSomeone was telling me there's no barriers between the seats and standing so you can just wander down?
I've heard it's that way too if you have a ticket for the lower unreserved blocks, but I don't know if they stop you if the standing has sold out.
They 100% had security stopping people from wandering down at the two sold out hows I was at
Quote from: Pagan Saviour on October 20, 2025, 09:15:35 AMIt's really just on street parking in and around the National Stadium - it's predominantly residential there you're just outside the city. You'll find a space I'm sure just be careful in respect to the parking rules - as there's routinely a wave of clamping's, some spaces are 24hr others have a 3hr limit but others are free after 7pm. So you'll find a space no problem - just make sure you're not leaving yourself ripe for a clamping.
Cheers boss, I can't handle another war with APCOA!
Really looking forward to tonight! Decent set too.
Will probably only catch Hatebreed out of the supports as I'm driving to Dublin but not too fussed.
At WASP they asked us if we were seated or standing and didn't check the tickets so we got a standing wristband. Could be worth chancing your luck if they ask
Enjoyed KSE and Hatebreed tonight but not a fan of the venue at all. Maybe I picked it up wrong but Jesse Leach seemed a bit annoyed about it too?
Would have liked a few more off AOJB but overall a decent set!
First time seeing KSE do a full headline set and I thought they were great, Jesse sounded so strong on the cleans. I saw they were mixing up the setlist and we got Numbered Days over Fixation on the darkness and also got Arms of Sorrow which they weren't doing every night so was delighted with those.
Hatebreed also great, shame about the PA at the end kinda lost a little momentum.
Not sure what to think of Decapitated, was looking forward to seeing them but I'm not familiar with the new material and yeah with all the new members, playing a different style of music, seems like basically a different band?
FFAA were grand I was enjoying the first couple songs but quickly started to sound the same so got a drink and went outside for a bit cause I'd forgotten to bring earplugs. Was laughing at how triggered the drums were, sounded incredibly powerful and your man wasn't breaking a sweat.
Don't really like the venue, luckily got onto the floor last night but would be hesitant about buying a seat on the outer tiers between the PA blocking the view and the low ceiling. Also a shame the bands can't get their production onto the small stage.
Anyway it was a great show would see KSE again next album for sure.
Worst venue in Dublin, hands down and last night just proved it even more with the PA cutting out and ruining the end of Hatebreed's set.
Really put me off going to this show but seeing how i love both KSE and HB i picked up a standing ticket last minute.
Hatebreed were fantastic but I really felt for them at the end with the PA giving up the ghost on them.
but as per normal, these guys are pros are motored on, have no doubt they've endured more than their fair share of similar shite in the past.
KSE were great as usual and really agree on Jesse's vocals live, excellent and especially his cleans. powerful stuff.
Overall a great gig, it just would of been 10 times better in Olympia etc
Yeah the Olympia would have been grand (if it was available) but definitely wouldn't be in a rush back to National Stadium.
Jesse was excellent as you lads have said.