The Official 70000TONS OF METAL 2017 Megathread - Page 81

by **PacNW** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:22 pm

There is definitely an element of random chance. Maybe next year we should have a 70K wingman/wingwoman group :)

by **captaingabbeh** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:25 pm

PacNW wrote:There is definitely an element of random chance. Maybe next year we should have a 70K wingman/wingwoman group :)

There totally is! Though (in case it's not obvious) I was being tongue-in-cheek. I like coming up with my ridiculous outfits, and get a little annoyed when people assume I only do it to get laid. :)

by **PacNW** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:30 pm

I sensed the sarcasm :)

by **Imminance** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:40 pm

I was in the process of receiving a $100 jackpot from a slot machine when I was super drunk between sets and one of said hot girls in a skimpy top stopped to congratulate me and I went to the bar with her to join her and her friends. We talked and drank for at least half an hour but that was my downfall. I bought several rounds of shots and at some point she said she had to run to the bathroom, but I lost all gas at that point and after 10 minutes of talking to one of her buddies, I couldn't do it anymore and went to my room. It was like 4:30 at that point. Sorry random hot chick! We had a great talk and you wanted to keep giving me cigarettes to smoke even though I don't smoke and you might have wanted some later, but the engine died in your extended bathroom break.

by **Yippee38** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:54 am

PacNW wrote:-Only saw 3 pit etiquette violations the whole time. I heard reports of people groping girls who were crowdsurfing but did not catch anyone doing so myself. Was amazed at how civil people were.

I saw one of those. Well, I saw the reaction to it. That's just wrong and guys who do that need to go buy a hooker or something. I will never blame a woman for being groped. It's never her fault. However, I do have to question the wisdom of crowd surfing in a super-mini skirt. Most of the guys in the crowd are drunk (partially at least) and some have never been that close to a hot girl with so little on. You're giving them too much of a temptation. Maybe shorts would have been a better choice for crowd surfing, or maybe just skipping it if wearing a super-mini. Don't put yourself in that situation, and it's a hell of a lot less likely to happen.

I actually had a discussion about that during dinner with a couple of cool couples. I remarked on how many women were crowd-surfing here vs. other concerts. Everybody kinda agreed that this felt like a much safer environment. Still not perfectly safe, though. :(

by **Razor Ramon** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:34 pm

Gratch wrote:- Kalmah desperately needs a translator onstage.

So true. I had not a damn clue what that dude was saying. He sure thought he was funny though.

by **sara** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:02 am

Hey, I have a question.

I never saw my bill the morning going home from the ship. I woke up dizzy as hell and didn't think of much except getting off the ship in time for my plane.

My credit card says that I have one lump charge from RC that went through on the 6th, which looks completely normal to me. It looks like the size of my usual charge.

Then I see there's a separate list of charges, all pending, that look like they're for each day. These charges look familiar, but they also would almost double my bill.

So... is this normal, and has anyone seen their bill get charged like this? Is the first bill a hold or something that drops off once the other charges come through? I feel like I haven't seen individual days on my credit statement before.

by **Donnerklang** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:58 am

Done!
And impatiently waiting for round 8.
But!
The Sound on this cruise was very bad over the all.
Serenety in the Pyramid Lounge was the worst I ever heard (the band usually performs very well) and the FoH should be fired! Guy - why did you listen the whole gig with your headphones???
In the theatre the bass drum was MUCH too loud so the voices, guitars and even the bass guitar where not really resolvable (except for Amorphis).
Last but not least the loudness in all indoor locations was too high. Most people used ear protectors. I once forgot them and was punished with hours of piping in my ears. Loud is not equal good, dear FoHs.

by **mooyagi** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:54 am

sara wrote:Hey, I have a question.

I never saw my bill the morning going home from the ship. I woke up dizzy as hell and didn't think of much except getting off the ship in time for my plane.

My credit card says that I have one lump charge from RC that went through on the 6th, which looks completely normal to me. It looks like the size of my usual charge.

Then I see there's a separate list of charges, all pending, that look like they're for each day. These charges look familiar, but they also would almost double my bill.

So... is this normal, and has anyone seen their bill get charged like this? Is the first bill a hold or something that drops off once the other charges come through? I feel like I haven't seen individual days on my credit statement before.

I usually see a collection of charges on my card. I haven't looked at it too in depth but for me this year it seemed like all the times that I had my card physically run at a bar made up the largest lump (sometimes even that has been split up), then I had separate charges for when my number was written down on a slip of paper at the makeshift side bars, one for all the coffee shop charges and finally one from the merch table. It all added up this year, which is nice since I never actually received my itemized receipt at the end of the trip.

I didn't do it this year but as a note for future cruises, you can look up your account from the TV in your stateroom, though it may not be entirely accurate if you've been racking up charges late into the night.

by **meshuggah** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:01 am

Donnerklang wrote:Done!
And impatiently waiting for round 8.
But!
The Sound on this cruise was very bad over the all.
Serenety in the Pyramid Lounge was the worst I ever heard (the band usually performs very well) and the FoH should be fired! Guy - why did you listen the whole gig with your headphones???
In the theatre the bass drum was MUCH too loud so the voices, guitars and even the bass guitar where not really resolvable (except for Amorphis).
Last but not least the loudness in all indoor locations was too high. Most people used ear protectors. I once forgot them and was punished with hours of piping in my ears. Loud is not equal good, dear FoHs.

I agree about the loudness, but with earplugs, it's fine for me. Make sure your earplugs reduce the decibel level throughout the spectrum, otherwise you'll wind up hearing bass heavy, treble heavy, etc. Each venue has good and bad places for the sound. For me these are the areas where I found the sound to be the most balanced: Ice Rink : center and center-right risers; Pyramid Lounge : area just off the floor stage left; Theater : center balcony; Pool Deck : center floor...further back is a crapshoot largely because of the wind.

by **deathmetalpat** » Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:38 pm

sara wrote:Hey, I have a question.

I never saw my bill the morning going home from the ship. I woke up dizzy as hell and didn't think of much except getting off the ship in time for my plane.

My credit card says that I have one lump charge from RC that went through on the 6th, which looks completely normal to me. It looks like the size of my usual charge.

Then I see there's a separate list of charges, all pending, that look like they're for each day. These charges look familiar, but they also would almost double my bill.

So... is this normal, and has anyone seen their bill get charged like this? Is the first bill a hold or something that drops off once the other charges come through? I feel like I haven't seen individual days on my credit statement before.

The pending charges should disappear after a bit.Right after the cruise nothing but pending charges will appear,then the batch charge for the trip will appear (the total of pending charges),then they will be a reconciliation of the charges (match the pending with the total).After that if there is an adjustment to be made (say for a credit or you challenge a charge) if the pending and total don't match .You will receive a credit towards you account in this case.To answer your big question,no you will not be double charged.

by **AceHugger** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:09 am

I had fun.

by **Phoenix** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 7:56 am

sara wrote:Hey, I have a question.

I never saw my bill the morning going home from the ship. I woke up dizzy as hell and didn't think of much except getting off the ship in time for my plane.

My credit card says that I have one lump charge from RC that went through on the 6th, which looks completely normal to me. It looks like the size of my usual charge.

Then I see there's a separate list of charges, all pending, that look like they're for each day. These charges look familiar, but they also would almost double my bill.

So... is this normal, and has anyone seen their bill get charged like this? Is the first bill a hold or something that drops off once the other charges come through? I feel like I haven't seen individual days on my credit statement before.

People always tell me this every year but I never have this issue with my credit card company. The charges must disappear off my company's holds immediately.

by **General Zod** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 9:28 am

Gratch wrote:I think Pyramid really only works for bands you're already familiar with. Even then, it's sometimes tough to listen to because the mix in there never seems to be right. I'm a huge Allegaeon fan, and even I had a hard time deciphering song from just...noise.

The thing I've learned about the Lounge is if you can't be in the first few rows, go grab a seat off to the side. For some reason, the sound is perfectly fine off to the right and left. Conversely, if you stand directly in front of the stage, behind the crowd, it sounds muffled. We sat stage left for Allegaeon and thought they sounded great.

by **PacNW** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:57 pm

sara wrote:Hey, I have a question.

I never saw my bill the morning going home from the ship. I woke up dizzy as hell and didn't think of much except getting off the ship in time for my plane.

If you'd like the statement lining out charges per day, what bar you bought from, etc. just call Royal Carribean (866-562-7625). There is a menu option (6 I think) for info on a past cruise. Just tell them you want your seapass statement and they'll email it to you, takes 3-5 minutes, piece of cake.

Re: other charges (small holds), that happens to most, happened to me too, they disappeared after 1-2 days for me.

by **Imminance** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:09 pm

The mysterious charges pending for my credit card disappeared early Saturday morning. My bill matches what I left the ship with.

by **Yippee38** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:41 pm

I was going to make a separate post, but it's just a quick question.

Does anybody know what the death rays on the sides of the stages are? I'm sure they're some kind of sound equipment, but I've never seen them at any other show that I can remember. They look like a vertically mounted snare drum head with a plastic tube pointed toward the stage. The tube has what looks like a copper tube spiraling along its length.

by **ExtraneouS** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:00 pm

Yippee38 wrote:I was going to make a separate post, but it's just a quick question.

Does anybody know what the death rays on the sides of the stages are? I'm sure they're some kind of sound equipment, but I've never seen them at any other show that I can remember. They look like a vertically mounted snare drum head with a plastic tube pointed toward the stage. The tube has what looks like a copper tube spiraling along its length.

I asked the sound guy about that on board, he said that they are antennas for all the wireless stuff.

by **Yippee38** » Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:00 pm

ExtraneouS wrote:I asked the sound guy about that on board, he said that they are antennas for all the wireless stuff.

Thanks!

by **TPH** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:20 am

OK, Nile's excuse for cancelling 70K 2017 was pure bullshit, as expected: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-p ... placement/
Being in a band with Karl Sanders must be so cool

by **Sgt. B** » Tue Feb 14, 2017 8:49 am

TPH wrote:OK, Nile's excuse for cancelling 70K 2017 was pure bullshit, as expected: http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/nile-p ... placement/
Being in a band with Karl Sanders must be so cool

I thought the same thing yesterday when I read about it. I'm guessing Nile didn't want anyone to know until the tour starts today. Sell an extra few tickets if possible.

by **General Zod** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:21 am

PacNW wrote:-Only missed a small handful of sets I wanted to make: Allegaeon & Scar Symmetry's second sets, Demolition Hammer's second set, Moonsorrow's second set.

Moonsorrow's second set was the better of the two to miss.

The two bands I wanted to see most that I missed, were Cattle Decapitation and Allegaeon (though I caught a piece of Allegaeon's set in the Pyramid Lounge). Luckily, they're playing together next week in Philly.

by **bodomdragon** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:24 am

General Zod wrote:Moonsorrow's second set was the better of the two to miss.

Jumalten Aika is probably my favourite Moonsorrow song, and they played in on the 2nd set. I guess it is a matter of tastes. The first set was also great with Sankarihauta and Sankaritarina.

by **General Zod** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 12:13 pm

bodomdragon wrote:Jumalten Aika is probably my favourite Moonsorrow song, and they played in on the 2nd set. I guess it is a matter of tastes. The first set was also great with Sankarihauta and Sankaritarina.

I own all of Moonsorrow's records and I wasn't even aware they had song titles.

by **mooyagi** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:31 pm

General Zod wrote:
bodomdragon wrote:Jumalten Aika is probably my favourite Moonsorrow song, and they played in on the 2nd set. I guess it is a matter of tastes. The first set was also great with Sankarihauta and Sankaritarina.

I own all of Moonsorrow's records and I wasn't even aware they had song titles.

Same here.

I agree that the first set was better than the second but they were both great.

by **Downvod** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:09 pm

mooyagi wrote:
General Zod wrote:
bodomdragon wrote:Jumalten Aika is probably my favourite Moonsorrow song, and they played in on the 2nd set. I guess it is a matter of tastes. The first set was also great with Sankarihauta and Sankaritarina.

I own all of Moonsorrow's records and I wasn't even aware they had song titles.

Same here. I agree that the first set was better than the second but they were both great.

I didn't even view it as 2 different sets for Moonsorrow. I viewed it as a single set, cut in half. You couldn't just do one. I saw the first half on Thursday, and then I had to come back Saturday to see the other half. You can't just watch 45 minutes of Moonsorrow!

by **Razor Ramon** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:15 pm

I.R.S. just deposited all the money I need to book a cabin for me and my wife into my bank account, ready to book now!

by **Jotunheimr** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 2:22 am

General Zod wrote:
bodomdragon wrote:Jumalten Aika is probably my favourite Moonsorrow song, and they played in on the 2nd set. I guess it is a matter of tastes. The first set was also great with Sankarihauta and Sankaritarina.

I didn't even view it as 2 different sets for Moonsorrow. I viewed it as a single set, cut in half. You couldn't just do one. I saw the first half on Thursday, and then I had to come back Saturday to see the other half. You can't just watch 45 minutes of Moonsorrow!

I saw that they played fucking Jotunheim! I named my forum name on here after that song and I'm envious of those who got to witness them play it.

by **mooyagi** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 4:51 pm

Jotunheimr wrote:I saw that they played fucking Jotunheim! I named my forum name on here after that song and I'm envious of those who got to witness them play it.

It was pretty awesome.

by **DJ Old Man Stares** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 8:53 pm

Well, that was Round 6 for me and holy fuck, was that one hell of a cruise! I'm still reeling from it in all the best ways. No PCD, but I have tons of great memories. Cheers toe everyone for being a part of that. Hope the Skipper books some more killer thrash bands again. That is how one summons Thrash Metal Jesus.

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Razor Ramon wrote:How many times do I need to fill out this survey? When I get to the end and click next it just sends me back to the beginning again..

Same thing happened to me after spending a good amount of time filling it out. I did not go back a second time. Now they need to have a survey where we can voice our complaints about the survey!

Maybe it is actually submitting it even though it goes back to the beginning....

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