Cindi - Well done for getting the Bradford gig and don't worry, you will love it and have no problems fitting in with the crowd. I hardly look like a MetalHead, but I've met some really great folks at the gigs I've gone to. In fact, I've made some good mates out of people that I simply bumped into during my recent Saxon, Priest and Rush gigs! I'm sure that someone on the forum will be going to the Bradford gig, so you don't have to feel isolated when you go, ok?
Saxonfan - I know exactly what you mean! The Web really helps out with things like this. Even if you don't attend gigs and such, it is so easy to keep up to date with your favourite musicians and, therefore, keep you interested! Long Live The Web, I say!
And don't worry, Mate - it isn't no Mid-Life Crisis, ok?
I'm 33 and always busy in my occupation and family-life, yet I always find time for the music I love. I've listened to - and even bought - material from 'new' artists, yet nothing touches me in the same way the classics do!
I really believe that you are never too old to love Rock music - it's like the blues or Jazz; it's Universal!
If you are seriously thinking of coming over to the UK, I'd be happy to meet up with you and have a few pints before and after the gig and make you feel welcome!
I'm also pretty sure that there would be other Forum members that would be happy to help you out!