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56 minutes ago, tboneman said:

the tie-dye version of this shirt absolutely rules i wear mine all the time and no this is not a bit

On 9/8/2023 at 9:37 PM, NewGNROldGNR said:

Good to know. Anyone else still around? I haven't posted in ten years haha.

woah - what's up dude

On 9/8/2023 at 11:43 PM, Gordon Comstock said:

 

A few of those guys still post regularly on Bad Apples

ya y'all head on over for everyone's favorite alt-right cesspool

5 hours ago, Draguns said:

Ah ok. My childhood friend, his son, my brother, and I went to the Metallica concert last night. We drove early, which wasn't a problem. Leaving the stadium, though, was a nightmare. It was worse than it usually is. We saw attendants just standing around and not directing any traffic whatsoever. 

woof, that's a pain in the ass. train wasn't too bad but the whole process is just tiring. hell of a fun time before that though! you going back tomorrow?

4 minutes ago, IzzysMissy said:

I’m waiting to find out if I have a Metallica ticket for tonight (my back up tonight is Phish, and only because it’s MSG which is 30min away from me on the subway!!) 

I’ve said it before on this board and I’ll say it forever - MetLife is the absolute WORST venue to get in/out of. I only even bother going on a free ticket and never stay the full show because getting out is insane. 

But yea, Metallica playing 2 no repeat nights is well worth it.. gnr playing the same set list plus BO and PTU? Hard, hard, “maybe as long as the weather is good and there are no transport delays” - at least in my world!

you feel me - wherever you end up tonight have fun!

59 minutes ago, Draguns said:

Are you coming from NYC? If you live in NJ, getting to MetLife isn't that bad. Exiting MetLife, though, is what I find to be a big pain in the ass due to driving. 

yeah, coming from upper manhattan. agree that if you're in NJ going in isn't that bad but either way wherever you're coming from you're gonna have a bad time at at least one point

i'm going to metallica twice at metlife and (probably) not guns bc metlife is a tremendous pain in the ass to get to and metallica, unlike guns, has offered me and the general public real reasons to schlep out there

edit: if gnr was at msg i'd be there, because that's a 15 minute train ride with no transfers vs. closer to 90 minutes with 2 transfers. they aren't going to overcome a relatively samey show (yes i know the setlist has been tweaked) AND the metlife thing. if only one was true it'd be different and i can't imagine i'm the only one in that boat

On 7/22/2023 at 12:56 AM, ZoSoRose said:

It really was a magic show. He had 2 Orange half stacks in stereo. Glorious 

 

 

dude, yes. caught him yesterday at pitchfork fest and i think it was my 5th time seeing him? he's playing here in nyc at a free show in central park on saturday too. he's so, so good. legit think he's one of the best guitarists you can see live right now.

edit: @username thanks for the shout on bombino, been a fan of mdou moctar and some of the other acts in that scene for a while but hadn't checked him out before, enjoying for sure

49 minutes ago, Powerage5 said:

I got back to doing some Maiden gigs this year after only doing the Hamilton gig at the last second last year, albeit a lot less than I used to do. I did the first six shows of the tour, from Ljubljana through to Bergen. My goal this year was to string together a trip that was primarily places I'd never been, and the start of the tour was perfect - I'd only driven through Slovenia on my way from Venice to Zagreb before, Prague (And Czechia at that) were entirely new to me, in Finland I'd only ever been to Helsinki, and Bergen was a city I was revisiting but one of my favorite cities in the world. Getting to do the opening night of the tour was the cherry on top, as opening night is always special. 

This tour is, in a word, fantastic. Certainly the most diehard-oriented setlist since 2010 - if you're looking to hear the big hits you will likely be disappointed this time out. Personally, Somewhere In Time is my favorite Maiden album, and I was so looking forward to seeing some songs from an album that has historically been completely ignored by the band. The production this time out really lets the music do the talking, it's a big step back from the over the top production for Legacy Of The Beast, but I think it was a smart decision to not try and one-up that show. That's not to say it's not a good looking show - the addition of video screens on either side of the backdrops is welcome, and all the sleek LED stripes around the stage and lighting rig lend themselves well to the Somewhere In Time/Blade Runner vibe. 

The band is mostly sounding great. Bruce sounds better than last year to me. The tempos are a bit more laid back, and Nick has noticeably simplified some of his drum parts - a small price to pay getting a setlist of this calibre. Adrian is probably the MVP for me this tour - he really nails the SIT guitar tones, and his playing on some of his most inspired work really shines. At the end of the day Nicko does have the hardest job in the band, and if keeping it simple can keep him going, I'm all for it. I did feel a bit of push and pull between Nick and Bruce on the tempos in the first 2/3 gigs, but by the end of my trip they had ironed themselves out. 

The opening night in Ljubljana was certainly a highlight for me. Opening night is always a blast - this was my fourth opening night for Maiden and it was probably the sloppiest I've seen in terms of performance, but it was arguably the most fun/rewarding. Getting five live debuts, plus two more old songs I'd never seen before, along with one song returning after 15 years and two more after 9 years - this is a very fun show to get all the surprises. Prague was my least favorite gigs I caught - the band was still in the "ironing things out" phase, and the shows were tough to enjoy as the floor seemed to be oversold. It was uncomfortably packed, and those Czechs are seriously tall fuckers so I struggled to even see the stage at all. Tampere was a lot of fun ,and those two shows were probably the best performances out of the six I saw. Bergen was also a blast - I love that venue (It's inside the walls of a medieval castle), it was the only barrier I did, and it's fun seeing the full show in daylight as happens outdoors in Scandinavia. Bruce was also in a particularly fun mood in Bergen. 

Onto the setlist...
Caught Somewhere In Time - I can safely say after seeing this a few times, this has now become my favorite Maiden opening track I've seen. The Blade Runner theme is a great intro tape, and the pulsating rhythm of it gets the crowd clapping and moving - not something common at Maiden gigs. The song works so well as an opener, I can't imagine it anywhere else in the setlist. It was rumored the band had rehearsed it for the Maiden England tour, presumably to open the encore where we actually got Aces High. But having seen it live, I just don't think it would have the same impact at that point in the set. 

Stranger In A Strange Land - A great one for crowd interaction, and Bruce really shines on it. I hope this tour isn't this song's final outing as it works really well live and it's not particularly hard on any members of the band. Adrian's solo on this one is probably my favorite solo in any Maiden song, so getting to see it live finally was really a treat. If you're keeping score this marks a milestone for Iron Maiden in setlist choices - this is the first time ever a song was brought back into the setlist when it had previously been dropped mid-tour. It was initially part of the Ed Huntour setlist in 1999, but was dropped after a few shows when Adrian had to take leave due to his father's passing. 

The Writing On The Wall - This one picks up where it left off last year - it's anthemic and fun, works really well live. Not much else to say.

Days Of Future Past - The first live debut this tour. It's a punchy rocker that translates well live. Unfortunately, like a lot of the new songs and deep cuts, it falls on deaf ears with a lot of the crowd who seem lost. Regardless this one was a natural choice to play live.

The Time Machine - Another live debut. A moderate surprise IMO, but a welcome addition. One of the better songs on Senjutsu for me, and it translates better live than I expected. The beginning of the bridge goes over well with the crowd, excellent for a chant and gets the crowds jumping. It's a pretty tough song to navigate but the band does so effortlessly, and this was the only new song that completely clicked right off the bat live. 

The Prisoner - Arguably the biggest surprise in this setlist, because it makes no sense within the concept of the tour. That said it is one of my favorite Maiden songs, and I'm so happy to see it back in the setlist. It's one of those rare deep cuts that seems to appease both the diehard fans, but is also well enough known that it goes over well with the casual fans. However I never thought we'd get this song live again, and I'm really happy it's back. The Portmeirion backdrop for the song looks absolutely stunning as a sidenote. 

Death Of The Celts - Yet another live debut. This one is the low point of the set for me (And for a lot of people, judging by the number of people I saw going for a bathroom or beer break during it). I don't like the song on the album, and while it might be marginally better live, it still does nothing for me. Having just seen them do The Clansman live on the last tour it's hard not to make comparisons, and that one is just miles ahead of this in the way it goes over with the crowd. 

Can I Play With Madness - It's one of my least favorite big Maiden hits, and normally I'd be indifferent to it's inclusion. But fair play to the band for throwing this in as one of the very few big hits in the setlist - I'd much rather this since it's relatively fresh over NOTB, Run To The Hills, etc. It's always a good crowd pleaser, not much else to say.

Heaven Can Wait - Probably my least favorite song on Somewhere In Time, but I found myself looking forward to it each night. It sounds really good on this tour, and of course the big showcase is a gun battle between Bruce and Eddie - it's a lot of fun and more than makes up for them not having a crowd onstage for the singalong bit for the first time ever.

Alexander The Great - What can I say? Maiden is finally playing this absolute fucking masterpiece live. It still feels surreal - even when this tour was announced I really did not think they'd be doing Alexander. For the most part it sounds really good - Bruce shines on it, and the band navigates the complex instrumental section with ease. Unfortunately this is another that really does not seem to click with a lot of the crowd, it's disappointing to see most of the crowd looking lost while Maiden plays one of their great epic songs live for the first time ever. Also worth noting this is another milestone for Maiden - this is the first time they've ever debuted a song live after the song's respective album tour. 

Fear Of The Dark - Not much to say - you know what to expect of this one. It's nice it's got a unique backdrop for a change, but otherwise it's business as usual. 

Iron Maiden - I'm not a huge fan of the big Eddie on this one - I like the artwork it's based on from Senjutsu, but it just looks too cartoony in a giant inflatable. Again, no other real comments here.

Hell On Earth - The fifth and final live debut in this show. It works well live - it actually significantly improved my opinion of the song. It's visually appealing with a stunning backdrop and lots of pyro throughout. But again, the crowd is consistently lost. 

The Trooper - The most disappointing of the classics played on this tour. Bruce does absolutely nothing on it - no flag, no uniform, no guns, nothing. It really showcases how this song's live prowess is based on the showmanship, not the music. 

Wasted Years - A fitting and powerful closing song for this tour. The crowd loves it, the band has fun with it, and it fits with the theme of the tour. 

 

If you're on the fence with this tour - I recommend it highly for the diehards. If you're a casual and you really just want the hits, or if you've never seen the band before, you might end up feeling a little let down. But I absolutely loved it, and I'm already looking forward to more of it next year...

glad to hear you're back to it! really looking forward to the presumed NA dates next year

1 hour ago, Jakey Styley said:

Every time you think you're done with these assholes, they throw a few breadcrumbs to keep you going

came in to post something snarky and you said it better than i possibly could have lol. lo and behold here i am considering metlife tickets

move metlife to MSG you cowards

i'll be at one show if metlife continues to sell dismally and they make the correct decision to move it to MSG. otherwise that place isn't worth the schlep on a weeknight

what the fuck is going on in here

7 hours ago, Subtle Signs said:

The lineup was leaked this afternoon on inforoo. 

Would've bet a lot of money I was the only one on both of these websites lol

57 minutes ago, Sweersa said:

One In A Million is a great song. The naughty word used in it, is used in many other songs.

Get over it already. 

ya why can THEY say it but i can't?

19 minutes ago, Oldest Goat said:

In a perfect world woke people wouldn't even exist, GNR will sound amazing, there'll be new material, everyone will have a great time. This is what I'd prefer.

Otherwise bring on the raincoats, the cringe, the woke mental midgets getting offended. May as well get a laugh out of it than be in denial or rock back and forth in the fetal position.

funny bc this might be the cringiest post i've ever seen here

people: hey, maybe it would be nice to have lineups that have representation from more of the types of people that go to shows and spend money

this place: FUCK YOU THAT'S SO WOKE

r/music is a complete cesspool

wowwwwwwwwww

3 hours ago, Oldest Goat said:

What specifically makes you think that? As I said the list is dumb and I'd change a lot.

That being said I want to be clear on something - maybe this doesn't apply to you specifically since you're giving Aretha Franklin her dues - if someone sees legendary black/motown artists such as Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown etc being ranked highly and they think "Ah, woke politics virtue signalling." then that person is a stupid little racist amoeba cunt.

The special classic black American artists created the blues, gospel, soul and rock. And they directly inspired and influenced literally all other artists who followed. They objectively mean a lot. And sadly they have infamously often been fucked over and ripped off. They deserve respect, admiration and gratitude.

If someone would simply rank their personal favourites to their liking? Sure whatever. But for some piece of shit to disrespect these artists and reduce them to political tokens? Fuck that shit. Not on my watch.

one of the best posts i've seen in almost 20 years on this godforsaken website

21 minutes ago, Tyson said:

Gee, I WONDER if identity politics had ANYTHING to do with the order of this list?  Could Axl's status as a 'cis-white male' had ANYTHING to do with being so low on this list?  There's not one white PERSON in the top 10 (as if we need more evidence to know how WOKE RollingStone is).  And I'm sorry, but there is NO way that Axl is NOT a better SINGER, by ANY objective metric (octave range/power) than John Lennon (#12) and Bob Dylan (#15).

i KNOW - WHEN will white dudes start getting more attention???

these guys fuck. new album sounds pretty great on first listen, been jamming on ice v a lot for the last few weeks. the period of a lot of microtonal stuff recently lost me a little bit, more a fan of their heavier stuff but it's all quality. my two favorite albums are infest the rats' nest and nonagon infinity.

1 hour ago, Powerage5 said:

Totally get that - I'm not saying the whole thing felt like this massive cash grab, there were just a few elements that sort of rubbed me the wrong way a bit. The event shirts is a great example, they seem like the antithesis of a band that should be doing event shirts  I did really enjoy them still though, they're a band I never thought I'd get to see live. 

Yeah, definitely valid (I bought one anyways, obviously lol). They had been doing that at least starting with the 2007/2010 shows but def different from other bands who do that.

On 9/30/2022 at 7:38 AM, AndyM said:

Fontains DC in November - taking my 14 year old son

caught them here in NYC in April - they rule live, enjoy

highlight of the year (so far, but it's not getting topped let's be real) for me was going to all 5 nights of Rage Against the Machine at Madison Square Garden. A dream come true, in the realest sense of the term. @Powerage5 I saw your post in that thread and kinda get where you're coming from, but the charity tickets, a sense of Zack isn't really a cash-grab kind of guy although who's to say for certain, and the level of performance outdid any feeling of that for me. anyone else catch them this year?

other shit for 2022:

10/6 - Kikagaku Moyo

10/18 - Slift

10/21 - Iron Maiden

11/29 - Pond

Sometime in december - LCD Soundsystem

15 minutes ago, DefinitelyInThisLifetime said:

I literally have been spinning the new Billy Talent, Placebo, Wet Leg, Jack White and much more, this band, brand amuses me more than anything. Those locker leaks could have really helped a band break away from the sound everyone thought but mental case Axl tweaks everything so much he runs out of cash so sells what’s left of his integrity and destroys memories of a great performer by bringing his Mama Fratelli Riddled With Gout looking ass onto a stage and warbling out off-key because he doesn’t give a fuck. He knows gullible people will wank off over him and his penchant for his “new album incoming”

…….

Think I went a bit off-kilter there. Don’t care.

shoutout wet leg my man, great seeing them get love here