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There's some threads on the forum which are generally self-contained but the discussion can get fairly heated at times, with some of it leading the constant arguing or name calling. How would everyone like to see these topics handled in the future? Keep everything as it is?  Heavier moderation? Move it all to a separate area where anything goes?

Please add any other ideas you have.

It's become increasingly clear that the current method of moderation (i.e. none, and hoping people can be reasonable) is no longer working. Politics are spilling outside of political threads, arguements are being carried from one thread to another, insults are being hurled all over the place, and the entire forum is starting to feel toxic.

I've wanted to enforce rules and moderation as little as possible. You can have whatever opinions or beliefs you like, but you don't need to be an asshole about it.

I'm looking for a few volunteers for a moderator role to help keep discussions on track and clean up the forum a little. Mainly ensuring threads remain on topic and conversation remains civil. If anybody is interested, please send me a private message and I'll grant you moderator powers if you seem suitable.

Hugs and kisses,
Hambeast

I'm in the market for a new audio interface. I currently have an m-audio FireWire 410 which has been great but it's slowly dying and drivers aren't completely reliable with a modern OS.

I've been eyeing up the MOTU M4 but it seems to be out of stock everywhere so I'm going to need to look for other options. The SSL 2+ looks fairly decent and gets good reviews so it seems like a good contender.

I'm needing 2 inputs. Guitar and mic with phantom power. 1 set of line outputs. At least 1 headphone output but 2 preferred. MIDI in would be a big plus. Budget is around 200 but I'd push 300.

Any recommendations?

There was an issue with an anti-spam plugin on the forum this morning which was preventing any new posts. If you were seeing an error along the lines of "Call to undefined function cleantalk_check_message()", it should be fixed now.

Sorry about that!

I've spent most of the day listening to Mörk Gryning, a band I used to listen to a lot but I completely forgot about until today. They're a pretty good black metal band from Sweden who I never seemed to get much attention. I'm not sure I've ever heard anybody talk about them. Any fans here?

I'd recommend either their first album Tusen år har gått... or Maelstrom Chaos as starting points. The newer stuff is also good but it can be a bit weird at times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiGEG55Re2I

Bad Reputation presents:

Chris Holmes & The Mean Men

Dolan's, Limerick



http://siegeoflimerick.net/
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Distortion Project presents:

The Crawling

Support from:
Haint
Gravity Well

Limelight 2, Belfast
Doors: 9:00pm
Ticket price: £6



https://www.facebook.com/thedistortionproject/
http://www.limelightbelfast.com/

Distortion Project presents:

Sorrowseed

Support from:
Drakonis
Mortal Backlash

Voodoo, Belfast
Doors: 6:30pm
Ticket price: £5



https://www.facebook.com/thedistortionproject/
https://www.voodoobelfast.com/

Sudden Strike presents:

Master

Support from:
Mutilated Judge
Scimitar
Wardomized
Aborted Earth

The Deer's Head, Belfast
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: £25



https://www.facebook.com/SuddenStrikeRecords/

Bad Reputation presents:

Dread Sovereign

Death The Leveller
Brigantia
Shardborne

Dolan's, Limerick
Doors: 8:30pm
Ticket price: €10



http://siegeoflimerick.net/
https://www.dolans.ie/

Distortion Project presents:

Night Demon

Support from:
Rabid Bitch of the North

Limelight 2, Belfast
Doors: 5:00pm
Ticket price: undefined



https://www.facebook.com/thedistortionproject/
http://www.limelightbelfast.com/

Plain Living Promotions presents:

Crypt of the Riff Vol 5

Lineup:
Stoned Jesus
Elder Druid
Coroza
Zlatanera
Psychedelanaut
Gravity Well
SOMA

Monday 22nd June 2020
Voodoo, Belfast
Doors: 6:30pm
Ticket price: £20



https://www.facebook.com/plainlivingpromotions/
https://www.voodoobelfast.com/

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Paranoid Beast Promotions presents:

Stoned Jesus

Support from:
Elder Druid
God Alone

Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Crane Lane Theatre, Cork
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: €15



https://www.facebook.com/paranoidbeastpromotions/
https://www.cranelanetheatre.ie/

Bad Reputation presents:

Diocletian

Support from:
Coscradh
Gealach
Incessant

Dolan's, Limerick
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: €15



http://siegeoflimerick.net/
https://www.dolans.ie/

Tonight!

Strangle Wire

Support from:
Sinocence
Nomadic Rituals
Grey Stag

Voodoo, Belfast
Doors: 8:30pm
Free entry!



https://www.voodoobelfast.com/

Shizznigh Promotions // Warzone Collective // Sudden Strike Records presents:

Crossover Fest 2020

Friday 21st August
The Berliner, Belfast
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: £20

Saturday 22nd August
Fibber Magees, Dublin
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: €20


Lineup:
DOOM
Deathgrip
By Any Means
Flashpøint
Bitter Pill
Wardomized

Paranoid Beast Promotions presents:

Slomatics

Support from:
Coroza
Grey Stag

Fred Zeppelins, Cork
Doors: 9:00pm



https://www.facebook.com/paranoidbeastpromotions/

More of a hardcore gig and fairly short notice since it's tomorrow, but posting it anyway for anyone stuck in Belfast with nothing to do for new year!


Warzone Collective presents:

Bitter Pill

Support from:
Done Wrong
Subordinate
Pandora Ills
Puresonic Outcasts
Deathgrip

The Berliner, Belfast
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: £10



https://warzonecollective.wordpress.com/

Bad Reputation presents:

Geimhreadh Gathering (Bad Rep End Of Year Party)

Lineup:
Zealot Cult
Incessant
Gealach
Imrama

Dolan's, Limerick
Doors: 8:00pm
Ticket price: €8



http://siegeoflimerick.net/
https://www.dolans.ie/

Bad Reputation presents:

Argus

Support from:
Death the Leveller
Shardborne

Dolan's, Limerick
Doors: 9:00pm
Ticket price: €10



http://siegeoflimerick.net/
https://www.dolans.ie/

Not metal, but I thought some people here might be interested if there's any fans of Mongolian throat singing

https://www.thelist.ie/component/thelist/show/5532-huun-huur-tu-2020-live-in-the-sugar-club-2-earlsfort-terrace-Saint-Kevin%27s-on-26-May-2020.html?Itemid=5532