DTF chat thread v. 2049

[TAC]

My first was Asylum...which is a way underrated album. Word was that they were banned from Providence or something like that. LIU and Animalyze played Worcester, and that was too far for my parents.

Sat and listened to the WAAF Concert recreation for the LIU show.

[King Postwhore]

I was grounded for skipping school to see Rush (I met Geddy so it was worth it) and after a month I was able to see Kiss on the Asylum tour.

I got to disagree about Asylum.   It's a weak album by Kiss standards.

[TAC]

Ace's is borderline early progressive hard rock. Lots of changes in the arrangements.

I don't doubt you, bro, you're usually spot on on that kind of thing, but I need to go back and give another listen because I missed that the first 500 times I listened to it.

You've only listened to it 500 times?? You call yourself a fan??


I think things like right before the chorus to Wiped Out make me think that. The solo (holy shit that solo!!) to Snowblind that comes out of nowhere before it returns back to the song. Kind of like the musical break in Endless Sacrifice. I just think it was ingenius to out in a section like that on Snowblind. I just think the compositions were so ahead of the other guys. I mean, Paul's is really good, but I find Ace's way more thoughtful and original.

[TAC]

You know what I like about Asylum? It's that I genuinely like the Gene songs. I love Trial By Fire. And Anyway You Slice It and Secretly Cruel kick ass.

[Stadler]

Asylum is weak but not as weak as Crazy Nights.  I'm with TAC, though; I love the Gene songs on all those early non-makeup records:  "Not For The Innocent", "Dance All Over Your Face" (what a Kiss title), "Murder In High Heels", "Trial By Fire"... 

I really am going to go back and re-listen to Ace's record.  It's not like it's BAD, I really like it a lot.  Paul's might make my top 20 list though.   

[TAC]

Paul's is fantastic to be sure.  I just think that Ace's is so original. And compositional underrated.


Can't say I'm a fan of Dance All Over Your Face, but I do love And On The 8th Day.

I also love Naked City.

[cramx3]

Pretty cool

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/study-heavy-metal-music-is-inclusive-and-governed-by-rules-of-etiquette/

I'd pretty much agree.  There's a stereotype of metal being violent and having a bad crowd, but it can't be further from the truth (for the most part).  I got say I totally see the inclusiveness not just here at DTF, but experienced it first hand at ProgPower how everyone is just "friends" in some way without even knowing each other.

[Stadler]

I have to say, since about mid-way through my first marriage, I've taken to going to shows mostly by myself.  My ex-wife wasn't really into my music, and while (at least early on) she would take one for the team, she'd usually get bored and either talk the whole way through, or want to leave early. 

I enjoy it, and it has led to some fun adventures (getting up on stage with Gene Simmons; having a smoke - well, I didn't but he did - with Gary Barden, etc.).

I suppose it helps that I will talk to any one at any time, but at most shows I meet at least one person that is reasonably cool and open to talking.  I suppose it's initially hard for some to accept the "single guy by himself pounding vodkas" but it hasn't been like that in my experience.  I think it also helps that I try pretty hard not to be a dick.

(That didn't come out right; it's not like I have to TRY not to be a dick, and it's not hard not to be a dick, it's just that I'm conscious of not being "that guy" during a show.  That is, not spilling drinks, cutting people off, talking through the set, etc.)

[Ben_Jamin]

That was a great article. I applaud that lady for doing the study. Just being at ProgPower really showed how music can bring people together. But then, its the type of muaic as well. A plain straight mainstream metal show doesnt have the same type of fans that ProgPower has. ProgPower actually was the most friendliest show I've ever been too, everyone I talked to were nice and welcoming. If I had more cash with me, guaranteed I would've bought people a lot of beers and shots.

[cramx3]

I have to say, since about mid-way through my first marriage, I've taken to going to shows mostly by myself.  My ex-wife wasn't really into my music, and while (at least early on) she would take one for the team, she'd usually get bored and either talk the whole way through, or want to leave early. 

I enjoy it, and it has led to some fun adventures (getting up on stage with Gene Simmons; having a smoke - well, I didn't but he did - with Gary Barden, etc.).

I suppose it helps that I will talk to any one at any time, but at most shows I meet at least one person that is reasonably cool and open to talking.  I suppose it's initially hard for some to accept the "single guy by himself pounding vodkas" but it hasn't been like that in my experience.  I think it also helps that I try pretty hard not to be a dick.

(That didn't come out right; it's not like I have to TRY not to be a dick, and it's not hard not to be a dick, it's just that I'm conscious of not being "that guy" during a show.  That is, not spilling drinks, cutting people off, talking through the set, etc.)

You and me both.  My gf enjoys concerts with me, but her taste in music doesn't expand into a lot of the metal I like so those are solo shows (including things like travelling for ProgPower).  I've found over time to enjoy it more and more, just more freedom and I almost always end up hanging with some strangers for a bit either for a conversation or a smoke.  I've ran into people who I've met at concerts again too.  It's really a community and it is quite large that goes unnoticed by the general population. 

I was pretty reserved since I was running on fumes for the Ozzy show last week, but when I saw Alice in Chains I ended up having a lot of people chatting with me.  It's just so fun to talk to random people and hear their story and whatnot, and I find it a lot easier when I travel because if I end up feeling like I came off like an idiot then I can rest assured I will likely not run into them again.  Usually goes with a drink and/or smoke too.  You ask for a lighter and next thing you know you got a new friend.

If I had more cash with me, guaranteed I would've bought people a lot of beers and shots.

I'll remember that for next time 

[Ben_Jamin]

If I had more cash with me, guaranteed I would've bought people a lot of beers and shots.

I'll remember that for next time 

Let's hope I can go to next years.

[Adami]

Where did Rumby go?

[King Postwhore]

Where did Rumby go?

He's been a little disenchanted with the forum of late.

[jingle.boy]

Where did Rumby go?

He's been a little disenchanted with the forum of late.

Seems this happens to a few long-time DTF'rs every year.  Gone (or hardly active) are Coz, Deb, Rumbo, James, Doc, Scorpion, Dimitrius, Seneca, Prog Snob, Super Dude, Sigz, BlackFloyd, Jackie, I'm sure I'm forgetting some as well ... even Blob hasn't been active much lately.

[Ben_Jamin]

Thats quite a lot of people...I didn't even snap there was that many.

[axeman90210]

I was totally gone for a few years there before wandering back over. Just happens sometimes.

[Adami]

Where did Rumby go?

He's been a little disenchanted with the forum of late.

Seems this happens to a few long-time DTF'rs every year.  Gone (or hardly active) are Coz, Deb, Rumbo, James, Doc, Scorpion, Dimitrius, Seneca, Prog Snob, Super Dude, Sigz, BlackFloyd, Jackie, I'm sure I'm forgetting some as well ... even Blob hasn't been active much lately.

Also Hef who just kinda left.

But it's cool. I took a few years off as well a few years back.

[ReaperKK]

Evening fells. Thank god it’s the weekend although I’ll be working at 4am Sunday.

[cramx3]

Good evening from the poconos

The forum definitely has its waves of people which is life

[jingle.boy]

Where did Rumby go?

He's been a little disenchanted with the forum of late.

Seems this happens to a few long-time DTF'rs every year.  Gone (or hardly active) are Coz, Deb, Rumbo, James, Doc, Scorpion, Dimitrius, Seneca, Prog Snob, Super Dude, Sigz, BlackFloyd, Jackie, I'm sure I'm forgetting some as well ... even Blob hasn't been active much lately.

Also Hef who just kinda left.

But it's cool. I took a few years off as well a few years back.

Told ya I'd forget someone!  Though, it's hard to forget Hef, cuz I see him daily in my FB feed.  Splent took some time away as well, and I've gone MIA for a few months on a few occasions myself.  Seems there's more this year though.

[TAC]

Perhaps they left because you came back!

[jingle.boy]

Perhaps they left because you came back!

[TAC]

 

[JayOctavarium]

I don't ever see myself ghosting the forum ever. You guys have been  the one constant in my life for almost a decade.

Through failed relationships, depression and almost killing myself, family drama, etc... I've always had you nerds.

[King Postwhore]

Bros before married hoes tonight.   Lol

[lucasembarbosa]

Never been through this area of the forum, there's always a first time...

I'm staying in Vilnius, Lithuania for the next 5 months as part of a studying program. Any Lithuanian DTFer to share a beer and teach some lietuviškai?

[ReaperKK]

I don't ever see myself ghosting the forum ever. You guys have been  the one constant in my life for almost a decade.

Through failed relationships, depression and almost killing myself, family drama, etc... I've always had you nerds.

I feel the same. Thinking back this forum he been one constant for so much of my life.

[JayOctavarium]

I don't ever see myself ghosting the forum ever. You guys have been  the one constant in my life for almost a decade.

Through failed relationships, depression and almost killing myself, family drama, etc... I've always had you nerds.

I feel the same. Thinking back this forum he been one constant for so much of my life.

We open up a little and everyone leaves

[cramx3]

 

we scared them off?

My gf surprised me last night with two tickets to the sold out Alestorm show tonight.  I think she secretly just wants to see them herself.  Pretty pumped since they were probably my favorite set at Progpower.  Now if only the rain can stop so we don't have to be walking NYC in this weather.

[JayOctavarium]

Awesome.


Confession time: I've never listened to Alestorm. Ever.


Edit: They're a Pirate Metal band???

[cramx3]

Awesome.


Confession time: I've never listened to Alestorm. Ever.

You'll want a beer for this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f55CqLc6IR0

[JayOctavarium]

DUDE

WHY AM I JUST LEARNING ABOUT THEM!?!

This is fanfuckingtastic!

[cramx3]

 

My friend told me about them awhile ago when they opened for Kamelot when Fabio was the temp singer for Kamelot.  I made a big mistake by not going with him to that show.  He told me I would have loved the opener and I did, I got their latest album at the time, enjoyed it and kind of forgot about them.  Then Progpower 19 was announced and I figured I should listen to them again, when I discovered that song (Drink) and just was like, why did I stop following this band?!  Their latest album is fantastic (No Grave but the Sea)

and if you drank too much, here's another song for you called Hangover (it's a cover song, my gf absolutely loves this one) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5P5Tz3VH94

[JayOctavarium]

Good Morning Krusty Krew!

[jingle.boy]