First of all I have been to Europe many times. I know that English is spoken in most of the major cities that looks for tourist money. I also know that people of any country appreciate it when you try to speak their language while visiting their country. That is why I would prefer to go to a festival where I speak that language.
Second of all you are a moron if you think that France is known for its beer. Most of the Mediterranean countries (France, Greece, Spain, and Italy) are known for their wine. That’s not to say that is all they have there. And I also know there is a lot of wine country in Germany. But Germany is still known for beer. I notice you did not actually name a French beer. You can go back and look one up but it’s too late. We all know you didn't really know any.
And finally, just because I choose to live a drug free life, it does not mean I wish to push my lifestyle on anyone. I asked about the drug use at the camps because I would prefer not to be around it. I don't wish to condemn it.
And aren't you the moron who gave an opinion but then admitted to have not even been to the festival? Why are you even posting on this thread?
Your sweeping generalizations in this thread coupled with the idiotic responses to amon666 in the Cultures thread ( I mean really, to actually tell a native Jordanian how his culture works as if you are more educated in the matter than him AND then to call him on grammar mistakes... just wow) are all I need to know that you're full of shit here. Everything I've seen from you up until now has been assumptionist and ignorant.
As someone pointed out, Wacken blows ass now and Hellfest is superior. Why ANYONE would want to go to a festival with a lineup full of bands that regularly tour the world and almost no exclusive performances is beyond me. Hellfest not only has bands that rarely tour like Destroyer 666, Manowar, and Repulsion, but they also have a WAAYY more eclectic lineup than Wacken, which is now pretty much either mainstream metal(core) bands or metal bands that regularly tour the US.
And while you're entitled to make whatever choice you want, deciding not to go to a festival because of the beverage that the country is famous for (I know full well that the Mediterranean is more famous for its wine, however, to assume that they ONLY drink wine, which is basically what you said, as if Hellfest only serves wine on its festival grounds is beyond dumb and ignorant. Not only have I had great French beer, but some of the best beer in the world comes from French-speaking countries like Canada or Belgium) or because of the language (despite the fact people from all over the world come out to these... Do you seriously expect Japanese, Croatians, Canadians, Chinese, Brazilians, etc to speak German too?) is just mind-boggling... Why are you judging entire festival experiences based on nonsensical stuff that doesn't matter in the first place? These are metal shows with metal bands, not some sophisticated exhibition. By the way -- isn't this a gift for your son? Who cares about what YOU like to drink? Your son isn't of legal drinking age and I doubt that this is a factor in what he wants in a fest. When I was 17/18, alcohol was alcohol but the difference between a good show and a bad one was huge.
And no I haven't been to a Eurofest, but common sense says it would probably be a waste of money to spend hundreds of euros to see bands that tour the US regularly in intimate settings.
It's interesting that this is where your mind went to, even though I never asked about anything like that. Do you have some repressed issues? And you really impressed everyone by typing in caps. Well done.
I love that after having called you out several times now on dumb posts, you then accuse me of being a "moron" and claim that my IQ is in negative integers but can't detect simple sarcasm. You're a champ dude!