The Non-Concert Goer
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Posted by MetalSpider, 08.05.2012 - 04:16
And what's your reasoning? Don't be shy people...if you have an overactive bowel movement caused by excessive excitement...it's ok...we won't judge you (much).
I haven't been to a concert in about 4 years. Now I'm talking about a proper concert. I have seen my friend's band perform a few times in the past 2-3 years (I saw them few days ago actually) but they were mainly competitions but that really doesn't count to me. The last band I remember seeing was Symphony X in 2008 I think. I was supposed to see them again last year I think with my sister...Nevermore was going to perform too but then they pulled out of the show and Loomis left. My sister lost interest in going (even though I already bought the tickets) which made me lose interest. I didn't care enough to just go by myself.
Fast forward to 2012 and I'm not really interested in going to a concert ever again. Not saying that I never will but I have no desire to see any of my favourite bands play live even if I know they are coming to my hometown (not that I ever pay attention to when they are coming anymore). Edit: I can't really explain why either. I know part of it is that I just don't like to go alone. Maybe if a lot of my friends liked the same music I did things would be different. But I also don't mind doing things on my own as much anymore (thanks to my job I suppose) but still I just don't have that desire to go to a concert despite how awesome it might be.
So is there anyone else out there like me? No real interest in live shows anymore...or simply never been interested?
| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493  |
Never been to a concert, since I'm 14 and never had anyone I could go with. Since times have changed since last year, I do plan on going to this grindcore and death metal bar close to the Bulgarian seashore this summer, but we'll see how that turns out. Apparently Corpse, the first Bulgarian grind band, play frequently there.
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| MetalSpider Posts: 1388  |
Written by [user id=27368] on 09.05.2012 at 17:40 Haha cool! Yeah moshing isn't my thing no matter how big or small I am. I've been close to a moshpit before and if someone came too close, I'd just push them back in the pit lol. And agreed, I'd rather have the merch at a show than booze. I'll go to the bars and what not for booze.
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Written by [user id=122079] on 09.05.2012 at 20:44 Haha...nothing quite like relaxing to death metal!
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| chronic-headache Posts: 249  |
Last concert I saw was warp tour '07...just for Coheed and Cambria and Bad REligion. Saw Killswitch and some other okay to meh bands. I just want to watch the band perform, scream and cheer, amybe sing along, stuff like that. Not so much crowd surf or mosh or get piss ass drunk. Seemed like at the time I was one of the few who desired that. I just want to watch the damn show >_< that so much to ask for?
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| ANGEL REAPER Posts: 3687  |
Written by [user id=130727] on 09.05.2012 at 03:25 dont get fooled ,not all people here are misanthropic desolators ... however im just the notable exception 
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Account deleted Written by ANGEL REAPER on 10.05.2012 at 02:44 what do you mean by don't get fooled sorry I didn't get the point, yeah for sure there are some who loves taking part in concerts and being surrounded by many metal fellows, but reading comments I found out many have the same feeling as mine not being into a social mood, it feels good being around those who are not very social when you yourself are in the same mood
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3408  |
Never been to one. Don't like crowds and I often don't find live music as good as the recorded version (depends on the band, though). I have been to the theatre once, though.
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493 |
Written by [user id=130727] on 09.05.2012 at 03:25 Everyone's a misanthrope nowadays. Big deal. The internet has rewired our brains so much and disconnected us from reality. Anyone who surfs the internet for a prolonged period of time will become a depressed misanthropic zombie. That's how the internet works. Angst ist toll.
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| ANGEL REAPER Posts: 3687 |
Written by vezzy on 10.05.2012 at 23:07 me troll ? how? (\/) (;,,;) (\/)
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493 |
Written by ANGEL REAPER on 10.05.2012 at 23:49 Get that dyslexia checked, Zoidberg. Angst ist toll, man. Pretty much a way of life.
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Written by vezzy on 10.05.2012 at 23:54 no really who is "Angst"?
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493 |
Written by [user id=4365] on 10.05.2012 at 23:58 That's how it's predominantly used in contemporary fashion. Not that it's an argument, but still. After doing a two-minute Google search, I shall throw out two terms I randomly found: dysgraphia and aphasia. Let's see how far that goes. @Angel: Angst, man. Like teen angst. Look it up, you silly troll.
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| vezzy Stallmanite Posts: 3493 |
Written by [user id=4365] on 11.05.2012 at 00:08 That's what contemporary is nowadays, pretty much.
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| Guib Thrash Talker Posts: 3220  |
Whats up with you guys and misanthropy -_- after the hardcore kids movement we now have the ''people-hater'' movement, yay that is certainly gonna help everyone No but really, stick your nose out some time... look around without winking a few times, take a deep breath and please realize you're not alone.You'll see, you'll feel better... tsss.. Misanthropy.. gosh the shits you hear in a lifetime. think I'll start hating on my whole family, as far as this shit goes... dang it think I'll need myself a pencil and some rope too
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| ANGEL REAPER Posts: 3687 |
Written by vezzy on 11.05.2012 at 00:01 oh that';s teen stuff...no wonder i have no memory of that word...
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306  |
Happy to say I broke my concert virginity a couple nights ago. Well, it wasn't a concert, but a really small show. A co-worker plays bass in a local sludge/hardcore band and they were playing at a downtown pub, so the girlfriend and her friend joined me in the basement where about a dozen other people came to listen. It was a really fun show - and loud as shit. The vocalist had a great sense of humor, the drummer inverted one of his cymbals, and their guitarist's string snapped and peeled off a ton of his flesh but they still kept playing. The guitar looked like this at the end of it...  Still wouldn't go to a festival or legitimate concert, but I'm seriously considering going to more of these smaller shows.
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| Zombie94 Posts: 458  |
For all the people saying they've got no interest in going to gigs, I think you're seriously missing out! Live gigs in general are an incredible experience, but metal shows in particular are pretty unique in how cool (usually) everyone is to each other. Plus if it's a small enough show you have a pretty decent chance of being able to meet some band members. I've stood beside Nemtheanga from Primordial at an Amon Amarth gig, bought a Fleshgod Apocalypse t-shirt off the band's bassist at the merch table, and gotten a picture with Piotr from Vader. 
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| Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675  |
The last concert I attended was on 21st July 2009. At this moment in time, I seriously doubt I'll ever go to another concert...
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| MetalSpider Posts: 1388 |
Written by Zombie94 on 12.05.2012 at 17:53 I've never met an artist at a show really but when I was in line to see Kamelot, I did see the drummer walk by and everyone in line cheered. And I saw some of the Woods of Ypres and Blackguard members walking around at the Moonsorrow show I went to. But I guess I just don't care to be standing in lines and standing in a packed venue with a bunch of people who are mostly taller than me (I'm relatively short...not the shortest of course but short enough).
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| Oaken Hipster Posts: 1322  |
I wouldn't go to a concert, show or festival. It doesn't really suit me, and I do think that the moshing is not something fun. It also crushes the kvltness. 
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| Oaken Hipster Posts: 1322 |
Written by Troy Killjoy on 08.05.2012 at 06:30 I've got something like that. Not as extreme as your case, but I think that all people are "watching" me. Paranoiac. I'm visiting a psychiatrist soon to solve this.
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Account deleted Written by Zombie94 on 12.05.2012 at 17:53 That is true, except I'm usually too shy to talk to band members. My social skills only extend as far as being able to talk to random people around my age who also look like they also showed up alone lol When I went to see Negura Bunget (at a smaller venue), I arrived early and saw the whole band walk right by me. I wasn't quite sure what to do and the other early arrivers didn't react, so I just stared at them with admiration lol Some of them made eye contact with me and I was pretty much face to face with their vocalist when they were on stage, so I guess that counts for something  Even at the bigger venues, you'll probably get a chance to meet band members if you arrive early enough.
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| Zombie94 Posts: 458 |
Written by MetalSpider on 12.05.2012 at 23:18 True, but if you're small you get the perk of being super easy to crowd surf  I love just lifting my friends overhead at a show and chucking em hehe
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| Zombie94 Posts: 458 |
Written by [user id=27368] on 13.05.2012 at 00:45 Confidence is something you can easily build on by just trying to do a bit more each time. As long as they aren't totally up their own asses, most band members would be more than receptive to you if you just went up and said something like "hey I really love your music, can't wait for the show tonight" etc. I understand where you're coming from, I used to be petrified of talking to strangers, but if you step outside your shell you'll find that you'll enjoy yourself more. In my opinion anyway
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| Angelic Storm Melodious Posts: 6675 |
I was once handed a backstage pass at a gig, but I never used it.
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| Zombie94 Posts: 458 |
Written by Angelic Storm on 13.05.2012 at 01:05 
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