Ha, so the thing I've missed with my low board activity is an argument about Amaranthe? A metal head can like a band and also admit they are pretty much just cosplaying metal, and that's not being an elitist, it's just pointing out a reality. Also, though I like many non-metal bands, I still think t...

Well, it's been a few months since I've logged in here. After 6 consecutive cruises, I am skipping next year. I am instead,for the 5 days of holidays I take a year, going to Rock Fest Barcelona in June 2017. I have never been to a Europe fest, and this one has lineups that I like. It's been an incr...

transit is non-existent. By transit do you mean public transport? - buses / trains etc. We're staying a couple of miles from the beach. about an hour's walk by google's estimation & it suggested a bus as it's pretty much a straight road all the way ( the 858) It seems that there's a bus stop ri...

With the next band being "V" and something about darkened skies, I think Vektor could fit, their theme is very "horror sci-fi movie in space." Where's there a darker sky than in the depths of outer space, huh? Plus, they put out a new album recently. That would be a solid select...

I'm pretty psyched about Demolition Hammer. That's gonna be one rowdy pit, for sure. With the next band being "V" and something about darkened skies, I think Vektor could fit, their theme is very "horror sci-fi movie in space." Where's there a darker sky than in the depths of out...

Yes, I'm betting on Cannibal Corpse as another return, which would be great. Just randomly picking your post even though others asked for it... I'm down for another run of Cannibal Corpse, but I would like to put it out there how much I would loooooove Cannabis Corpse. They bring a guy in a bud cos...

WAT? Who? Is this basically the Finnish equivalent of radio metal in the US?

They're listenable, but I wouldn't stay up until 6 am to watch them.

As for the newest clue, I haven't any idea. I'm not an ST fan really, but I'd be stoked to see them on the ship.

Revocation makes me happy. I'd be more excited about some Warbringer, Havok, or Vektor, but it's thrash and I'll take it. I do like them. Now for "S" I'd like maybe Sacred Reich or Swashbuckle. SOD would be amazing, and we have Scott Ian, but I remember him saying they'd never get back to...

Revocation makes me happy. I'd be more excited about some Warbringer, Havok, or Vektor, but it's thrash and I'll take it. I do like them. Now for "S" I'd like maybe Sacred Reich or Swashbuckle. SOD would be amazing, and we have Scott Ian, but I remember him saying they'd never get back tog...

Definitely not into Uli. I'm really hoping we get a good, heavy band for M. All the people saying Manowar, I hope you're joking, I've seen them once and hated every moment. Mastodon would be nice, get a couple hometown people on the boat. Add Nuclear Assault (ha, wish) and some Green Jello at the sa...

0 - Amaranthe 1 - Amorphis 0 - Annihilator 1 - Anthrax 1 - Arch Enemy 1 - Cruachan 0 - Death Angel 1 - Devil Driver 0 - Draconian 0 - Dying Fetus 0 - Equilibrium 1 - Grave Digger 0 - Haggard 1 - Kalmah 1 - Kamelot 1 - Nile 1 - Omnium Gatherum 2 - Orphaned Land 1 - Powerglove 0 - Saltatio Mortis 0 - ...

Omnium Gatherum is nice! Will we go back to "this is an awesome lineup this year!" comments for awhile? As for the D, I like to think of the following bands: Dream Theater, Demolition Hammer, DRI, Dark Tranquility. I could see Darkest Hour getting on. I like them, but they're not really on...

Another band I never thought would be booked. Going to get downed here but I'll probably catch one set for nostalgia purposes. Wouldn't mind hearing pigwalk or I'm american but what's next, Biohazard and Onyx? Actually, I saw Biohazard in Germany, and they fucking jammed. They played all the classi...

0 - Amaranthe 1 - Amorphis 0 - Annihilator 1 - Anthrax 1 - Arch Enemy 1 - Cruachan 1 - Death Angel 1 - Devildriver 0 - Dying Fetus 0 - Equilibrium 1 - Grave Digger 0 - Haggard 1 - Kalmah 0 - Kamelot 1 - Nile 2 - Orphaned Land 1 - Powerglove 0 - Stuck Mojo 1 - Suffocation 2 - Therion 15/20 Not my fav...

Never heard of Stuck Mojo but they are supposed to be a more Right -wing rap metal band.Another USA band and if Hillary wins they could play this song about Bill Lyrics to Crooked Figurehead "You lied connived and pressed flesh till 1600 was your address. The chameleon at the podium whose word...

Not really into DevilDriver, but that doesn't bother me. We all knew there'd be one band like this on board. It coulda been worse, and I'm giggling a little at the Chimera-level butt hurt, hahahaha. Got my booking today. I'm a bit unhappy about how in the single ladies category, there were no $999 b...

Me and my husband want to go for the first time and bring our 11 year old daughter and 8 year old son who is a metal head and plays drums, I was just wondering if any of you ever brought or would bring your own kids? I understand is mostly adults partying and wanting to have fun, but still is it de...

I'm pretty happy with the Orphaned Land add! I've never seen them. Some of my friends really like them, too. If Primordial is the next band, then I might convince my friend who does a lot of metal travel to add this to his festivals next year. I got him to come down to MDF for them and he hardly was...

I'd be more inclined to do Miami if I knew more about the morning plans to get to Ft Lauderdale, but I know it's impossible to get details so early. I'll wait and see. We are looking to organize big buses which will leave at staggered times. And I am sure that some folks will do either Uber/Lyft or...

We got a suite at The Congress, formerly the Strand, for a good rate. It's in the same block as the Clevelander. Thanks for the info, guys! The Congress was the one I was looking at for Miami. Glad to hear it's close. I'd be more inclined to do Miami if I knew more about the morning plans to get to...

My partner and i made the call to most likely stay in Hollywood. One, because it's closer to port and we're only in a day early. Two, because I really miss the Taco Bar. Pretty much the same here. Booked for one night with a room I can cancel, if needed, at the Sheldon. Not sure if I'll stay there ...

Amorphis: 1
Amaranthe: -9,001
Anthrax: 1
Death Angel: 1
Annihilator: 0
Cruachan: 1
Haggard: 0
Grave Digger: 1
Nile: 1
Therion: 2

I'm being stodgy this year with the number of sets I'll see from a band. Last year was too much. I need some chill time, too!

I liked Cruachan for a hot minute in 2005 or so when I was first digging folk metal. They're not my favorite band, but I'd enjoy seeing them live for sure. I'll have to catch up on what music they've put out since those days. Also, considering how much fun we've had in folk metal pits, I expect all ...

http://www.alestorm.net/graphics/sstt.jpg This might be one of the best tour posters I have ever seen. Have already picked up my tickets for this one. Alestorm has been eluding me for years and I'm really looking forward to seeing Æther Realm as well. I'm crying blood tears and putting pain-soothin...

The sale start was sandwiched between two of my morning stand ups at work, and I completely forgot. That said, I'm not super hyped for the line-up so far. I've done the same two festivals each two years in a row. Maybe it's time to swap MDF for something else next year? I really want to see Dopethro...

Facebook today reminded me that it's been exactly a year now since I bought my last 70k ticket. No bands yet, even. I'm still okay with this. I've had so many moving expenses, if the ball starts rolling in late July or early August, I'll be cool.

Oh goody. Epica is skipping Arizona again. I feel like a good amount of tours haven't been stopping here over the last year+ http://bravewords.com/medias-static/images/news/2016%20II/epicanewtourjune.jpg That sucks! Marquee isn't the greatest venue, but Epica's Calgary stop is the day before my bir...

Last gig: Malignancy, came out to see Abdicate from my hometown
Next gig: DRI tomorrow!

This is super-duper late, but in April I accepted a new job with a very large pay raise and relocated to Boston. I was previously user SaraMarie here, but even with asking the system for a new password, it locked me out for too many login attempts. Oh well. Last year, just about two months before th...