What made you happy today?

[Nickstervarius]

Congratulations to you and Rebecca, Dom! Very lovely couple... Love the gift, also


Edit: Had a lovely day with a couple of friends, am currently staying in Warwickshire at their flat. Purchased some cool stuff today, and now got some booze and gonna have a game night. Here till Tuesday so still got more excitement to come!

 

[1928]

Six years... Major congratulations Dom! That's a swell gift too - I got that for my girlfriend for her birthday last year!

 

[Kingface]

Some of you may recall that I said in the 'Latest CD you bought' thread that I recently pre-ordered Opeth's 'Heritage' album after "forgetting" to pre-order it sooner. Turns out I had already pre-ordered a more limited edition version of the album some time ago! I would explain how this happened but it's boring, it isn't quite just me being a complete idiot but it's not far off!

Anyhoo, whilst I will be sending the "lesser" one back for a refund, the original one I ordered has come with a most pleasant surprise, the cover of the book that comes with it "The Making of Heritage" is signed by all the band members!

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Many thanks dudes and dudettes

 

[Kingface]

Going to an all-day Thrash gig in Nottingham later. Includes Onslaught and Gama Bomb. I'm on the Guest List and get to have a Meet and Greet with Onslaught! Should be pretty damn good!

 

[Nickstervarius]

Nice one Kingface! Have a great time

 

[moleSG]

Sounds great Kingface! Let us know how it goes!

WMMH: My other housemates are moving in today, looking forward to a drink & catch up with everyone!

 

[Andiferum]

Enjoy, Mikael!

I'm having a nice day chilling with films.

 

[Kingface]

Thanks peeps!

It was a pretty good day overall. Onslaught, Gama Bomb and SSS were especially good.

Chatting to the members of Onslaught and with a couple of members of Gama Bomb again was pretty ace too.

Sy Keeler from Onslaught more or less told me that they'll be re-recording some 'In Search of Sanity' songs with the current line-up.

 

[1928]

On Friday I bought a membership to a 24/7 gym in town. Finally! It's been too long since I last worked out. Making a playlist for the treadmill and finally weightlifting for the first time in a couple years was fantastic. Been twice since, going for a 3-day-per-week routine for now, maybe revise it by the end of the year.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Urgh. When I see fit, healthy and attractive people agonising over their gym absence it really gives me pause for thought....before reaching back into the crisp packet.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Oh and this made me happy today. Avantasia's Wacken show:

 

[Powerray]

Iron Savior is back ! they signed with AFM records

 

[Andiferum]

You know Dom, I didn't actually think that much of Avantasia at this Wacken...they were a LOT better the last time around.

 

[Power_Metal_Dom]

Definitely know what you mean. Really didn't pack the punch I was expecting. I'd have appreciated more older songs too but there it is. Now Blind Guardian Wacken 2007...wow.

 

[Andiferum]

Yes! Blind Guardian in 2007 was immense. They were again, weaker this year. Still enjoyed it all, but it's a slight shame.

 

[1928]

How's the set for Blind Guardian look over in Europe these days? Only ever seen them once, on their last US tour, and they played a lot more older material than I expected. Not complaining, I think their old stuff is their best stuff, but I'm curious to see if they play more recent stuff in Europe due to the demand for them over there.

 

[1928]

WMMH: Finally getting a book of Chopin's nocturnes to practice, and discovering (momentarily) my favorite of them all:

 

[Cronopio]

I HEAV CHAPSTICK

 

[Kingface]

The new Warbringer Album is brilliant and I have just found out that they're playing a Headlining show at The Cockpit in Leeds with Primitai as support! Just ordered my ticket.