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Post by Kidd4ever on Feb 15, 2016 20:14:49 GMT -5
Was wondering what's everyone's favorite concert they been to. Mine is a tie between Silverstein/bayside and avenged sevenfold and stone sour. Going to see Silverstein again in March in Washington, D.C. So my first time going there. I've seen Bayside 5 times and never been disappointed. I bought the tour bus passes last time they played in Richmond. Jack O'Shea is one of the nicest people I've ever met. To answer the question, though Anti-Flag was amazing at warped in 2006. Dierks Bentley is up there because he's a damn awesome showman. I've only seen bayside once but I wasn't disappointed. I got vip tickets this time to hang with Silverstein before the show starts.
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Post by J12 on Feb 15, 2016 21:01:26 GMT -5
-Breaking Benjamin w/ The Exies (March '05 - I don't listen to either band anymore, but this was a sold out show in the middle of a massive blizzard. Instead of canceling or ending early, BB stuck around and played extra songs, including the reworked full-band version Was this @ Lupos? Cause I seen BB there that year. Nope, it was at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine. Probably the same tour, though. They were playing theaters/larger clubs at the time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2016 21:37:12 GMT -5
Hands down Lil' Dicky was the best concert ever
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Post by poindizzle on Feb 15, 2016 23:22:23 GMT -5
I had been in love with King Crimson for a long time and thought I'd never get to see them as they are less and less active these days (they are old). I missed their round of touring in 2008. It was another 7 years before they came back to the states. The 2014 US tour was restricted to the North for the East Coast leg. My Wife and I decided to take a Philly vacation with seeing them as the centerpiece. It was a very intimate and small show with a long set and a hell of a lineup. Two new members joined a fusion of old and new. Mel Collins returned after having been absent as an official member since 1972. The front line was configured with three (!) drummers, longtime member Pat Mastelotto was joined by Bill Reiflin of KMFDM fame and Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree. The drums stole the show, and it was very interesting especially to hear newer songs incorporate flute and saxophone where it wasn't present before. They played a lot of instrumentals from the old albums as well. I had a blast and the weekend in Philly was a nice bonus.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 3:25:11 GMT -5
How much time do you have? Green Day in early '98 had amazing energy, and moments I still recall to this day. My first Metal For The Brain (late '98), with incredible local Australian bands, including Misery, Nazxul, Destroyer 666, Segression, Engraved and of course Alchemist. It was the first time I'd travelled interstate and stayed overnight for an all-day concert/festival. Another all-day festival/concert, this time called Bloodlust, (and in the same state) in 2002. Seeing local bands like Lycanthia, Blood Duster, Carbon, Headmess along with the mind blowing debut of Infernal Method and the headlining 'gods' of the underground metal scene in Sydney, Dungeon. Bloodlust continued for two more years, and included more Australian bands, like Psycroptic, Excruciate, Oni and even some international ones like Deeds Of Flesh and Incantation. Astriaal in 2004 hit me as much as Infernal Method did in 2002 - such precise, loud and chillingly atmospheric black metal (with no theatrics) Seeing In Flames and Chimaira in late 2004 was amazing - a circle pit for openers Chimaira slayed the crowd at the Manning Bar, leaving In Flames with a huge challenge to get us invested as heavily. Amazingly - they didn't...and that's why it sticks out to me. Machine Head too at The Roundhouse; just hearing 'Imperium' and the ensuing crowd crush was intense. My first Big Day Out in 2005 - took the day off and enjoyed Slipknot, Grinspoon, System Of A Down and Hatebreed. Hot day, black T-shirts, terribly sore neck and a lost voice. I mentioned this in the Heavy Metal thread awhile ago, but seeing Nile in 2005 at the Gaelic Club was astounding - seeing Karl Sanders act as his own guitar tech just added to the admiration I have for Nile. They absolutely slayed here, and I can't put Nile over enough - saw them every other time they came out as well. I lost count how many gigs I went to in 2006, but one that stood out above seeing international bands like Fear Factory, Devildriver, Killswitch Engage, Lamb Of God, Children of Bodom, The Black Dahlia Murder and Unearth, was the one-night reunion of local Sydney band, Mortality. Seeing a band turn back the clock and deliver an incredible performance as if it was '97 again. As for one international band that floored me for all time was Behemoth (who I saw again last year). As part of an all-day festival called 'Goredo Fest', Behemoth utterly and completely converted any non-believers with their 'musick'. (not a typo). They genuinely liked being in Australia, and that was so very cool to see. Hearing 'Demigod' brings back those fond memories. Iron Maiden in 2008 was breathtaking; the Acer Arena was sold out, and for a few hours, every worry I had in the world melted away. Lost my voice singing along, and nearly lost it during 'Hallowed By Thy Name' and 'Run To The Hills'. More recently, seeing bands I thought I wouldn't be able to see again in 2025 like Carcass, Napalm Death and perhaps my favourite, At The Gates, was what I needed in a tough year. I have tons of other gig memories, but these stand out to me the most.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Feb 16, 2016 12:19:33 GMT -5
Almost all were awesome. I can't really pick a favorite. Here's a bit of a list of the best:
Steve Perry 2004, might as well have been a Journey show for me. Amazing showmanship, I will never accept Journey without Perry
Metallica 1995, yeah it was Load, which is crap, but they were still on the heels of their prime, and it was amazing.
Phil Collins 1996, I love the bloke, and he's another with amazing showmanship and charisma. One of the best easily.
Jethro Tull 1999, first of many times I've seen them. Wonderful presence by Ian, even though the voice has gone a bit down.
Rush 2003, first time seeing them, I was pretty close to the front, there isn't a single time I saw Rush that they didn't blow me away. I've seen themm more than I've seen anyone else, up to and including R40 last July. Unfortunately my memory of that particular day is slightly marred by the fact that the Hogan controversy occurred the same day.
Genesis 2007, with my gf at the time, up close again, they slowed things down a bit, but it was still awesome to see one of my top 3, and it still rocked
Matthew Good 2008, non- acoustic. He's incredible live, I was super close again, first time seeing another fav, great crowd banter, amazing music. 2009 Acoustic was great as well, as were all subsequent shows in 2011 and 13, but nothing will touch the first electric show.
Deftones 2009, if you've ever seen them, you just know the energy that they bring. I've seen them three times, always a helluva show. I think this was my first, so that makes it most noteworthy.
STP 2011, it was right before I left Buffalo, and it was clear that something was a little...off with Scott Weiland. He kept running back and hugging the other guys, extolling how happy he was that the band was back together. You could tell it wasn't just genuine emotion. They were only back together for a brief bit, and i remember thinking something was very wrong, and that it wouldn't last. Unfortunately I was right, but when it came to the performance, he definitely brought it. The show was incredible, I'm very lucky to have seen them.
Colin Hay 2013, I'd liken him to the Bob Dylan or Springsteen of this generation. One part folk musician, one part standup comic, I've never seen another show like it, and it was brilliant.
The Killers 2013, Although I didn't really like Battle Born, this show was amazing. Again up front, they were so on point that it was awesome, and they played the three songs from Battle Born that I like. I love all there other stuff, so obviously I loved it. I got to shake Brandon's hand at the end.
Matt Good 2013, I was in Canada with the gf of the time. Matt Good is always amazing, but what I remember most is her. She was stunning, set to the soundtrack of one of my favorite artists. It was like a movie. One of the best nights of my life all around, that's all I have to say about that.
Steve Hackett 2014, The Warfield in SF, I was going through a rough patch, hated my job, hated my life, this concert extricated all of that darkness, even if only for a night. It's as close as I'll ever get to seeing classic prog(1971-75) Genesis, and it was pretty damn close. He still VERY MUCH has it, and the keyboard player may as well have been Tony Banks. Supper's Ready was perfect save the lack of Peter Gabriel. I'll never forget it, and can't wait to see him again later this year.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 13:17:44 GMT -5
Never been to a single concert in my life.
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Post by Tim of thee on Feb 16, 2016 16:08:23 GMT -5
Muse has been great every time. Seen them a total of 5 times and each show gets better and better.
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Post by JC Motors on Feb 16, 2016 20:43:10 GMT -5
It's a tough toss up between The Letterman and John Ford Coley
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2016 21:20:57 GMT -5
Never been to a single concert in my life. I'm sorry, but why would you say something like this in a thread about actually attending concerts? Just curious.
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Post by Tim of thee on Feb 16, 2016 22:33:50 GMT -5
Never been to a single concert in my life. thats too bad
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Post by TurboEddie on Feb 16, 2016 22:36:24 GMT -5
Foo Fighters in 2008. Against Me! and Serj Tankian opened for them, which made it even better.
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Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on Feb 16, 2016 22:39:28 GMT -5
Never been to a single concert in my life. I'm sorry, but why would you say something like this in a thread about actually attending concerts? Just curious. I would have thought his favourite concert was Purple Camo Edge, which is just Metalingus on loop for two hours.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 10:42:26 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but why would you say something like this in a thread about actually attending concerts? Just curious. I would have thought his favourite concert was Purple Camo Edge, which is just Metalingus on loop for two hours. Yes
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Post by Himmy! on Feb 17, 2016 14:17:14 GMT -5
Been to about 150 shows.
Individual favourite show has to be Nine Inch Nails in 2014 in Cardiff.
Ghost at Reading 2015 was awesome too.
Favourite festival ever is Glastonbury 2015 with Reading 2013 not too far behind.
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Post by Ambrose-Asylum on Feb 17, 2016 15:39:04 GMT -5
Does sports count?
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Post by Halloween King on Feb 18, 2016 4:10:48 GMT -5
I havnt really been to a concert in the sense that I went to just sit and listen to a band. I've been to concerts where it was more of a dance than a concert.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2016 9:00:54 GMT -5
Nicki Minaj's PinkPrint Tour Last Year, nothing even comes close for me.
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Post by ozz on Feb 19, 2016 10:15:26 GMT -5
Couldn't possibly say. I've seen so many, and music goes incredibly deep for me. I've my favorite bands 1-2 dozen times, and can differentiate the top 5 from each for one reason or another. I've seen a few friends become famous and have spent many a time w/them on tour, you can imagine some of the fun times!
There are times when the sound is better, the band is tighter, etc. that make a concert itself better than another tour from the same band. Or perhaps it's the entire package deal. I listen primarily to metal, and most of these bands tour non-stop just to barely make a living. I always go to support who I like, and they all run together. Sometimes one stands out and the night is fantastic, especially when you get to become familiar or friends w/them and it's more than just "going out to see a band".
The two that stand out the most to me had the most impact. I'd finally gotten to see who I wanted in my young age, though by now I've seen them countless times. It's still always fun and good, but these were untouchable:
a) Black Sabbath '99 - my first time seeing Ozzy (I can't possibly explain how much I love Ozzy. Think of your favorite band and probably multiple that by 100) and it happened to be with the original Sabbath. It was something else. Incidentally, I see them tonight for the...15th? time (have seen Ozzy solo 20+)
b) Black Label Society '00 - I've always been a huge Zakk Wylde fan as well, and was so happy he started a new band so I could finally see him play around this time. I got to meet and hang w/him for a couple hours after the show with a few others, and the show itself was phenomenal. Seemed to go on forever, he played an incredibly long solo, and the singer from the opening band, Crowbar, almost beat up some guy in the audience right next to me. The things you remember!
c) Shadows Fall/Hatebreed/Battlecross '13 or '14: SF and HB are locals from my old stomping grounds, grew up with them. Same for pretty much all the MA/CT metal bands of that era. I moved and now live local to, and am friends with, Battlecross. For this tour, I visited back home to coincide w/this tour and surprised BX by showing up. Spent most the night w/them while watching the others, which was awesome because I hadn't seen either in what felt like forever. SF had been on quite a hiatus at the time, and they really made it seem like it was 10 years prior in their heyday. HB was, and is always, perfect as they can be. BX's performance was as good as I'd ever seen as well. There was another local-guys-made-good band on the bill but I'm not a fan. Just a great night top to bottom with new friends, old friends, a
d) Ozzfest '13 the final Ozzfest tour, Ozzy solo, and again I traveled to hit it up w/my friends back home. We actually went to 2 in the area over the course of a few days, and between them Ozzy pulled out some rare gems from 20-30 years ago that had only ever been played live once or twice tour-wise. To have finally heard those in person, I was beyond geeked. Ozzy's voice has been hit or miss for several years, most probably only know him these days as way past his prime (dude is 69...), but to me that's a non-issue. However, somehow, THIS year he had been almost as good as I'd heard in the prior 7-9 years! He surprised the hell out of many people. FWIW, the year after, with Sabbath, his voice wasn't nearly as good as it was here.
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Feb 19, 2016 10:39:00 GMT -5
Never been in person but have seen on youtube.
Serj Tankian @ The Forum 2008 System of a Down @ Rock in Rio 2011 Avenged Sevenfold @ The LBC 2008
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