Things I learned at Metalfest this year.

Carnifex Umbris · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 7:15 am

I'll be putting up live reports in the coming weeks, but I thought I would share some of the random stuff I learned this weekend.

-The cops will get mad at you if you drive 44 in a 20 mph zone, even if it's 2 in the morning on a back-country highway. They will also helpfully inform you that your headlight is out.

-If you attend Metalfest with someone you know is flakey, you shouldn't be surprised when she decides to leave halfway through and return at one to pick you up.

-Related to that, you also shouldn't be surprised when she's over a half-hour late.

-She might also decide to simply not show up the next morning, and, instead of doing something like calling you on the phone, emails you, informing you that she can't go because she needs to "take care of herself," leaving you stuck in the Pioneer Valley with a car that is currently illegal to drive (stupid headlight) and seemingly no way to get back to Worcester, since garages are closed on Sundays, stupid fucking Puritan country.

-Related to that, it is very, very good to have friends who are mechanically inclined, and willing to help you change your headlight bulb.

-Sometimes, your runny nose and itchy throat are due to allergies and dehydration. Other times, you're falling ill while standing around in the Palladium, with five hours to go before DragonForce takes the stage.

-Seeing DragonForce makes up for EVERYTHING.

EDIT: I forgot to add: Palladium security is very kind and helpful when you are bleeding profusely from the face.

Eyesore · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 7:17 am

Sounds like I missed one hell of a weekend! :lol:

Azrael · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 12:11 pm

can't wait for the live report :lol:

Rhys · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 12:15 pm

How did you fuck your face up?

Kathaarian · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 12:24 pm

Headbanging is bad for your health.

Ness · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 12:33 pm

Did you see Cellador or Gamma Ray?

Skartasis · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 12:51 pm

Kathaarian wrote:

Headbanging is bad for your health.

Bullshit, it's a sign of a healthy metalhead!

Orion · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 2:34 pm

I wish I could see Dragonforce live.

Caligula_K · **Joined:** Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:56 pm **Posts:** 3561

Orion wrote:

I wish I could see Dragonforce live.

Oh yes, you really, really, really, really need to.

Carnifex Umbris · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 4:05 pm

following the reaper wrote:

How did you fuck your face up?

The official story is that this 'core kid came up to me and was all "Death metal sucks, hardcore rules!" And I was all "You suck!" And he walloped me in the face, so I grabbed his hair, smashed his face into my knee, and kicked him in the balls, so he ran away crying like a little girl.

The real series of events is only slightly less entertaining, I promise.

metalNESS - No, unfortunately. Circumstances beyond my control prevented me, on both counts. I really wanted to, though.

Eyesore · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 4:17 pm

following the reaper wrote:

How did you fuck your face up?

:shock: :shock:

EDIT: Nevermind, missed the edit.

Anonymous · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 8:01 pm

Brahm_K wrote:

Orion wrote:

I wish I could see Dragonforce live.

Oh yes, you really, really, really, really need to.

I dont want to rub it in.....

http://www.thehifi.com.au/display_show_ ... entid=1339

DRAGONFORCE (uk)

Monday 15 May, 2006 at 7:30 PM
Venue : The Hi-Fi Bar & Ballroom Melbourne Australia...

I will be there.......

stuartn15ted · **Posted:** Mon May 01, 2006 8:10 pm

I saw DF live a long time ago, mabye two years. They sucked, like, really sucked. They must have got a fuck of a lot better live since then.

Caligula_K · **Joined:** Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:56 pm **Posts:** 3561

stuartn15ted wrote:

I saw DF live a long time ago, mabye two years. They sucked, like, really sucked. They must have got a fuck of a lot better live since then.

Ya... I saw them Saturday and they were incredible. The soloing was spot on, they were doing all sorts of tricks and such... Good times.

Radagast · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2006 11:51 am

stuartn15ted wrote:

I saw DF live a long time ago, mabye two years. They sucked, like, really sucked. They must have got a fuck of a lot better live since then.

Bullshizzle. The DF gig in 2004 was the best one I've seen from them (I've since seen them two more times).

I've also got a friend who just randomly up and left in the middle of a festival because someone stood on his ankle. I'm not kidding.

Rhys · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2006 12:40 pm

Carnifex Umbris wrote:

following the reaper wrote:

How did you fuck your face up?

The official story is that this 'core kid came up to me and was all "Death metal sucks, hardcore rules!" And I was all "You suck!" And he walloped me in the face, so I grabbed his hair, smashed his face into my knee, and kicked him in the balls, so he ran away crying like a little girl.

The real series of events is only slightly less entertaining, I promise.

metalNESS - No, unfortunately. Circumstances beyond my control prevented me, on both counts. I really wanted to, though.

Whats the real story????????????????

Carnifex Umbris · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2006 3:40 pm

following the reaper wrote:

Carnifex Umbris wrote:

following the reaper wrote:

How did you fuck your face up?

The official story is that this 'core kid came up to me and was all "Death metal sucks, hardcore rules!" And I was all "You suck!" And he walloped me in the face, so I grabbed his hair, smashed his face into my knee, and kicked him in the balls, so he ran away crying like a little girl.

The real series of events is only slightly less entertaining, I promise.

metalNESS - No, unfortunately. Circumstances beyond my control prevented me, on both counts. I really wanted to, though.

Whats the real story????????????????

You'll find out next Monday. It happened the first day.

stuartn15ted · **Posted:** Tue May 02, 2006 4:23 pm

Radagast wrote:

stuartn15ted wrote:

I saw DF live a long time ago, mabye two years. They sucked, like, really sucked. They must have got a fuck of a lot better live since then.

Bullshizzle. The DF gig in 2004 was the best one I've seen from them (I've since seen them two more times).

I just call 'em as i see 'em. Must admit that i only seen them once so it could have just been a one off poor show.

Goat · **Posted:** Wed May 03, 2006 12:30 pm

You should write a book, Kayla. We need more metal-related books, and stories like that, memories of gigs, etc, would be good.

Rhys · **Posted:** Wed May 03, 2006 12:41 pm

Carnifex Umbris wrote:

following the reaper wrote:

Carnifex Umbris wrote:

following the reaper wrote:

How did you fuck your face up?

The official story is that this 'core kid came up to me and was all "Death metal sucks, hardcore rules!" And I was all "You suck!" And he walloped me in the face, so I grabbed his hair, smashed his face into my knee, and kicked him in the balls, so he ran away crying like a little girl.

The real series of events is only slightly less entertaining, I promise.

metalNESS - No, unfortunately. Circumstances beyond my control prevented me, on both counts. I really wanted to, though.

Whats the real story????????????????

You'll find out next Monday. It happened the first day.

I cant wait

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