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It's complete bullshit they start selling tickets before any bands are announced

Golden circle announced before bands too.

Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

The laughing/crying then when Mötley Crue are topping the bill.

They clearly just want to get ahead of the expected Download announcement which appears to be no big secret that it's something like Evanescence, Blink & BMTH.

On serious note soz ansolutely no disputing women deliver I think more actively than ever in the rock scene.

They can play various instruments believe it or not!

Frontmanfest doesn't tell me if Blood Imcantation is playing or Dropkick Murphys are.

The same as Haim are comparable to Kittie or something.

Ultimately don't see why you'd wanna box into a narrow spot.

Festival finished if headliner of main band replaces singer with a man then?

Barely half full I gather. Don't think there was even anyone on the balcony either.

First (Hed)PE was for sure the best this outfit not capable.

They looked to have rightly chanced themselves into a closing act...let's be real they were bums.

Wasn't a true disaster just very phoned in with highlights few. The Meadow one of the best tunes on that they binned without even reaching first chorus?

Cold in comparison were out to deliver and havin never been put of before or no expert on to much degree put on a proper show.

The prices for these gigs are absolutely insane, the slane prices are absolutely ridiculous. I could be wrong on this but will people pay out like they did the first time out. I know dynamic pricing isn't a factor this time but still.

Sadly seems like they will pay.

Early discussion with friends was they'd go to 300 quid no problem, granted it was mostly coming from 2-3 gig a year people but just nuts.

Tour started naturally they are not actually playing the first 3 albums in full as seemingly advertised...lazy bazzas 

Looks like they do SFSG, just 1 from the first album and about half Peace Sells with a handful drawn from elsewhere including a Maiden cover.

...I'm out anyway but was never really in.

Caught the tour in Berlin back in Feb so actually missed the 3 gig watched it from a good bit back taking in the visuals, got a front standing for Tuesday so should be a different experience outdoor too.

Had a quick glance but didn't wanna investigate too deeply but they have altered the setlist. Presume Idles will get at least an hour, Ecca Vandal is opening up should be a decent day of music. 

Went along to the signing, fair play to them for doing that.

Bitta soakage now and start with Crypta then.

A logical decision music preference is one thing but how can it be justified a FFDP support act take top billing over bands headlining much bigger festivals.

Mama Paid

You were spot on Neuro pleased to say that that was the Clutch ya want!

Audience wise it was clear a number were doubling up from the previous night.

An absolute buzz seemed to fill the room the moment it was obvious they were blasting out a different assortment of tunes, something the capital might take for granted perhaps.

For my money I believe we got the pick of the bunch set wise, Binge and Purge, Ghoul Wrangler now these are the types of nuggets I eluded to on last post.

Only 5 or 6 songs were repeated for me from the other night overall. Nice surprise too to just casually clock out with Mice & Gods.

That's kind of my thoughts on it too I took in the 2nd Dublin show. A decent evening that you wouldn't be raving about.

After seeing the first nights set got hopes for some nuggets but while there were obviously changes seems they've really fixed in staples for this run, on reflection now the first night did get the better one.

Diageo took over from Heineken in Livenation venues here back in Feb or there abouts, shame not to have a better beer option with the fine evening Guinness just doesn't cut it on a warm day. Soon had some cider felt it was the least bad option.

I've tickets to Limerick tomorrow, fingers crossed for a better outing.

Any stage times posted for that yet actually?

Any support announced yet for this? Guessing it's going to be some local shite since 2 and a half weeks out and I can't find any info on who is supporting.

Certain Mammoth were announced from the get go.

More red flags 

Don't have link but saw over the weekend on socials in conjunction with STD entertainment the band were offering between 5-8k to open up for them!

The support has since been announced XIII Doors and Wicked seemingly have the wads.

Had this one on the long finger but quite simply supporting that sort of practice brings out the cynic I'm afraid.

Had to double check it was actually 2015 which was the last year I went.

Delighted I swerved 2016 apparently worse than the brownload of 2012 which I did attend. Wrestling looks to have gone to an acknowledged brand and in the main arena in 2016.