Comments on: 12 Tips for Surviving Your First European Heavy Metal Festival

By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:22:02 +0000

Sounds like you ran into Tom in the mosh pits.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:20:58 +0000

I’d love to hear about the Argentina metal scene – got any links?

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:20:07 +0000

Man, even bluegrass festivals are a lot of drama for me.

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By: Steff

Steff — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:13:33 +0000

Yarrr, I agree – Metallica are sweet as long as it’s a pre-Black Album shirt. ‘Ride the Lightning’ remains one of my favourite albums of all time, but I will never, EVER forgive them for the $35 I wasted on St. Anger.

My worst mosh pit experience was actually at a Velvet Revolver concert, of all places. A dude – who I think might have been on drugs – accused me of pushing his girlfriend. When I tackfully pointed out he was in a mosh pit and no one could move anywhere, he proceeded to punch me in the face multiple times. Not cool. Never had that happen in a metal pit, although I do fall over a lot

I’m seeing Gwar at Wacken this year. They’re definitely still kicking!

I’m glad everyone likes this article. Hail and Kill \m/

- Steff

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By: aj

aj — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:49:30 +0000

to carlos: sure! metallica is still deeply loved. Just don’t say or wear anything more recent than and justice for all. you may be dismembered.
these tips are great! anyone who wears a pussy band t-shirt is asking for an ass-kicking anyway. at 6′ 1″ i don’t have any trouble fending off guys who get too close and intense. girls dont always need someone to defend them btw. we’re quite capable of taking care of ourselves and mostly get annoyed at guys who try to ‘take care’ of us. we know you mean well, but we got this… and if anyone can’t handle the pits, you shouldnt be there!
metal will never die <3

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By: Carlo

Carlo — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:27:40 +0000

This is great. I’ve never been to a metal fest, but a couple concerts. I’ve been a long time Metallica fan, not so much their newer stuff (I lost interest after the black album), but can appreciate their change in direction.

What I’m wondering is, how would a Metallica shirt go down with the metal crowd these days? They’ve been branded sellouts by the hardcore, so would this be a “at your own discretion” sort of thing? Would it matter what album the shirt was from? Would a Master of Puppets shirt be looked on more positively than a ReLoad shirt?

Also, is Gwar still around?

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By: Carlo

Carlo — Fri, 29 May 2009 03:21:31 +0000

As someone who says “jeepers” I’m gonna guess that you DON’T have it in you.

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By: seba

seba — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:29:28 +0000

In more than 20 years of concerts, just 1 time kicked a f**** that hurted me and my camera, besides that, I’m 36 and still love surfing the crew and the pogo.
Sounds exciting all that concerts in Europe! Not jealous at all… You should visit Buenos Aires, and you’ll find out why we are the craziest crew.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:22:34 +0000

Jeepers, Tom, I didn’t think you had it in you!

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By: tom gates

tom gates — Wed, 27 May 2009 09:18:00 +0000

Also, just so you know, it is completely permssible to throw an elbow into the face of the guy who is acting like a total dickwad in the pit and slamming his body or fists into girls. You can usually knock him cold by the second song, or at least trip him and make him bang his head pretty hard. The girls will usually help in sending the motherF over the barricade, never to return again.

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