Random metal related thoughts

[Iliketortles]

What a dream gig, Pantera and Satyricon touring rebel.

[Giggles]

I don't now if I'm able anymore for the aggression of standing anywhere near the front for a metal gig. I have no issues handling myself but I can't honestly be bothered anymore, one time it was standing or nothing and fuck sitting down 2 miles from the stage, now its getting more and more tempting and less hassle, even when you get to the front cunts pushing their way in or clambering all over you, there's an obvious resolution with a slap dished out but then that's another can of worms which I can't be bothered with, plus my back can tend to give away so I'm at a potential disadvantage scrap wise, fuck morons anyway!!

If you're talking about the Pantera gig, I think that's a bit of an exception as to what generally goes on at other metal gigs. Especially gigs outside of Dublin (I've found).

Also depends on the crowd too, obviously.

[The Heretic]

I don't now if I'm able anymore for the aggression of standing anywhere near the front for a metal gig. I have no issues handling myself but I can't honestly be bothered anymore, one time it was standing or nothing and fuck sitting down 2 miles from the stage, now its getting more and more tempting and less hassle, even when you get to the front cunts pushing their way in or clambering all over you, there's an obvious resolution with a slap dished out but then that's another can of worms which I can't be bothered with, plus my back can tend to give away so I'm at a potential disadvantage scrap wise, fuck morons anyway!!

I wasn't at Pantera, it's more a general thing really, I think my tolerance level has gone for any kind of hassle or cuntishness at a gig, doesn't even have to be a metal gig either, it can even be some cover band in the local pub, I'm all for a bit of letting the hair down but just people with no manners or self awareness fucks me right off, more now then ever, perhaps I'm just turning into a miserable bastard and that may well be the case, but my tolerance level for shite has dropped to a level where its just not worth the hassle to get involved. Plus if I have the missus with me I'm even more on alert.


 



If you're talking about the Pantera gig, I think that's a bit of an exception as to what generally goes on at other metal gigs. Especially gigs outside of Dublin (I've found).

Also depends on the crowd too, obviously.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Article about dungeon synth in the Guardian. I haven't read it.
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/25/the-dark-delightful-magic-of-the-dungeon-synth-scene

[Giggles]

A flurry of inflatable caveman clubs have erupted into the air, a crowd of ecstatic metallers swinging them merrily as they watch a hooded dinosaur peering over a synthesiser

Sold!

[Mithrandir]

I love Sign of the Hammer but the "Thank you for the kool aid reverend Jim" at the start of Guyana  gets me everytime 

[Anvil]

I'm pretty sure that line is a homage to the movie the song is based on.  (Or that is what I remember reading many many years ago).

[Mithrandir]

Is it not just reference to Jonestown?

[Anvil]

Maybe it is and I have gotten mixed up.

Edit - I was wrong.  It is about Jim Jones.  Your mind really does start going in your 40s. 

But I think maybe they were inspired by this movie about it... (or at least that is what I remember reading - I confuse easily)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoIEz1Kew6s

[Sworntothecans]

I love Sign of the Hammer but the "Thank you for the kool aid reverend Jim" at the start of Guyana  gets me everytime 

Yeah it's from the movie where Powers Booth played Jim Jones!

And it was flavor aid that they drank as it was cheaper!

[Mithrandir]

Wise words from the man himself, should be applied to all metal.

[Mithrandir]

Also thinking about Rich walker setting up an account here on one of the first days and someone called him a wanker and he replied and never posted again 

[Thorn]

I thought he turned up intermittently no? 'Twas always...interesting, when he did.
Actually that was Metal Ireland I guess.

[Mithrandir]

I thought he only had the Isen Torr account unless he came back under another one?

[Thorn]

Dunno, thought oul Rich was on now and again, maybe some of the elders can advise