Live shows

[The Ozzman]

GHUA is one of the best Slayer albums though

 

[Phylactery]

they should just call it quits already. There is no Slayer without Jeff.

I thought the same tbh after Jeff passed, but as Satanstoenail said, they do still put on a worthy live show. I really enjoyed the show!

Final count was:

1 track from SNM, 1 from HA, 3 from RiB, 3 from SoH, 3 from SitA and then some of their newer shit I already mentioned.

I’m no Lamb of God fan, but they put on a better show than Anthrax. The singer even did a Ric Flair “Woooooooooooo!” between songs hahaha.

 

[I-TEND-TO-DIE]

Skeletal Remains on Friday it was an insane show. (Should have been the headlining band) I was banging my head like a maniac. My neck still hurts haha
Terrorizer wasn't really good it was ok but nothing so special as I thought.

 

[TechnicalBarbarity]

 

[nizzon]

Just secured tickets for this!!! Epic!

 

[Bloopy]

My live highlights of 2018:

- Impetuous Ritual
- Death Angel
- Amenra
- Bell Witch
- Church of Misery
- Venom Inc.

I went nuts and saw 110 live shows last year. 101 of which were in Auckland where it's surprising anyone could find that many they wanted to see. Mostly local bands of a variety of genres. I also saw Wu-Tang Clan. Didn't have many expectations, just thought they were good fun.

 

[EspaDa]

nice current Mastodon set

 

[Satanstoenail]

Pretty chuffed about this. Just around the corner from my house too.

 

[EspaDa]

Saw Amorphis yesterday. A fucking incredible gig! I dunno why I haven't got into them much earlier. Tomi Joutsen is an otherworldly vocalist and the band as a whole seems to be in perfect harmony on scene. Definitely of the most talented metal bands out there. And to think that I've overlooked them for so fucking long... Thought their more proggy style wouldn't match mine...how foolish I've been!

 

[Satanstoenail]

Saw Voivod last night. Great set, super tight. Chewy is a phenomenal guitarist. As soon as they finished they all came out to hang and have beers with the crowd. No pics unfortunately as my camera on my phone is fucked.

Disappointing merch though, just 2 shirts and $40 each. Was hoping for albums and a Nothingface shirt. I would’ve thought a band like Voivod would be savvy enough to capitalise on metal nerds ready to throw money at them at gigs.

 

[The Ozzman]

Saw Amorphis yesterday. A fucking incredible gig! I dunno why I haven't got into them much earlier. Tomi Joutsen is an otherworldly vocalist and the band as a whole seems to be in perfect harmony on scene. Definitely of the most talented metal bands out there. And to think that I've overlooked them for so fucking long... Thought their more proggy style wouldn't match mine...how foolish I've been!

They are on my bucket list. One of my favorite former death metal bands.

 

[Allfader]

Last great live shows?

Septicflesh. The band is obliterating live. Massive sound, perfect performances, every guy was very energetic and played with utter conviction. Spiros' vocals are monstrous, just like on the albums, if not better.

Satyricon. A total blast live. Frost is a machine and the whole badb plays great. Satyr sounds far better live than on the albums as well.

 

[Satanstoenail]

Interview: Phil Demmel on Vio-lence Reunion, Robb Flynn and Possibility of More Shows

Sean Killian has had a liver transplant and Vio-lence are reuniting to play Eternal Nightmare in full for the first time ever. 2 shows already sold out. Anyone here going?

 

[EternalMetal]

Sad to find this thread so buried. The winter was a dry spell for me, but the one show that came around I couldn't make.

Finally broke the 2019 seal and saw Voivod, YOB, and Amenra last night. Im questioning Voivod's role in this lineup, but I like both stoner/doom stuff and, well, Voivod, so it was a good show for me. Unfortunately no moshing for Voivod, didn't expect the crowd to be so dead. Every band killed it though, so it was still a good time of smoking and boozing.

I posted a couple Voivod vids to youtube because I can:




My filming sucks because I hold the phone low enough not to be a dick while also headbanging my drunk ass off.

 

[Psilociraptor]

Just saw Paladin tonight with Bit Brigade.

This summer I'm going to see The chasm/Cruciamentum/Infernal Conjuration/Vimur, Dark Funeral/Incantation/Belphegor, Iron Maiden. Then there's a fest playing with Deceased, Demolition hammer, terrorizer, Sigh, Nunslaughter, Ecotovoid, and some other stuff in the fall. Going to feel like an idiot if I don't go, but it's also multiple days and expensive-ish and I don't have the stamina for lots of standing around drunk these days.

 

[Satanstoenail]

Sad to find this thread so buried. The winter was a dry spell for me, but the one show that came around I couldn't make.

Finally broke the 2019 seal and saw Voivod, YOB, and Amenra last night. Im questioning Voivod's role in this lineup, but I like both stoner/doom stuff and, well, Voivod, so it was a good show for me. Unfortunately no moshing for Voivod, didn't expect the crowd to be so dead. Every band killed it though, so it was still a good time of smoking and boozing.

I posted a couple Voivod vids to youtube because I can:




My filming sucks because I hold the phone low enough not to be a dick while also headbanging my drunk ass off.

Extremely watchable videos man. Sound isn’t too bad either. Fuck they’re good live.

I also agree that this thread needs more action. Are people really not going to any shows?

 

[EternalMetal]

Just saw Paladin tonight with Bit Brigade.

This summer I'm going to see The chasm/Cruciamentum/Infernal Conjuration/Vimur, Dark Funeral/Incantation/Belphegor, Iron Maiden. Then there's a fest playing with Deceased, Demolition hammer, terrorizer, Sigh, Nunslaughter, Ecotovoid, and some other stuff in the fall. Going to feel like an idiot if I don't go, but it's also multiple days and expensive-ish and I don't have the stamina for lots of standing around drunk these days.

Your going to want to go see Demolition Hammer. They are fucking killer live.

Extremely watchable videos man. Sound isn’t too bad either. Fuck they’re good live.

I also agree that this thread needs more action. Are people really not going to any shows?

Thanks. My phone records the audio pretty well for a phone, and I think it is at least half the reason why you would watch a live clip. My brother asked me to take some video for him because he couldnt make it, which is why I recorded more than I normally would when going to shows. Wanted to mosh so bad for Voivod, so the lack of pit interest was disappointing (usually never a problem in Philly).

As for people not going to shows on here, I think that may be the case for a handful of guys. I know CIG mentioned that he doesnt really go to shows, which is surprising to me considering how invested in metal he is.

 

[Bloopy]

I got into the habit of just putting my highlights from the previous year into one post. Aside from local bands, so far in 2019 I've seen Earthless, Slayer/Anthrax, Judas Priest/Halestorm, and Aussie bands Holy Serpent (3x), Tyrannic and Lucifungus.

Coming up here this year... Cult Leader, Primitive Man, Bongzilla, Wo Fat, Metallica/Slipknot if I get a ticket, and I'm seeing Girlschool/Venom Inc/Raven in Melbourne.

Holy Serpent played in the street at a fest in Wellington, that was good:

 

[EternalMetal]

Primitive Man is sick live, you should definitely enjoy them!

Even though I don't listen to them, I think Slipknot would probably put on a sick show. But they just lost the garbage can dude, so they are probably done.

 

[Satanstoenail]

As for people not going to shows on here, I think that may be the case for a handful of guys. I know CIG mentioned that he doesnt really go to shows, which is surprising to me considering how invested in metal he is.

I think living in Western Australia maybe has something to do with that as well, most international bands don’t go there because it’s too far. Not sure about the local scene though.

But yeah I don’t get not wanting to see bands live. Ever since I’ve been into music, if I get into a band I’ll go see them live if I can.

I got into the habit of just putting my highlights from the previous year into one post. Aside from local bands, so far in 2019 I've seen Earthless, Slayer/Anthrax, Judas Priest/Halestorm, and Aussie bands Holy Serpent (3x), Tyrannic and Lucifungus.

Coming up here this year... Cult Leader, Primitive Man, Bongzilla, Wo Fat, Metallica/Slipknot if I get a ticket, and I'm seeing Girlschool/Venom Inc/Raven in Melbourne.

Holy Serpent played in the street at a fest in Wellington, that was good:

I’ve seen Holy Serpent a bunch of times, good band. Also going to see Cult Leader this weekend.