[stevep52]

Not sure if I am missing something obvious, but what is a Cripper band?

Way back before Round 1 of 70k, Andy wanted to find a good, not-too-expensive way to round out the lineup. To do so, he decided to book several largely unknown bands from a variety of countries and genres. One of them was Cripper, whom the sailors loved SO MUCH decided to give them an award for Greatest Previously Unknown Band. Now Andy does this every year, and we call these bands "Cripper bands".

Cool. A few bands I would like to see added may actually fall into this category.

[PacNW]

I would love it if Impaled is the next band. I saw them back in 2007-2008 or so and really enjoyed them, but then they went hiatus or something?

[stevep52]

Maybe Immolation will be the next add. It sort of fits the clue.

[Warphine]

I would love it if Impaled is the next band. I saw them back in 2007-2008 or so and really enjoyed them, but then they went hiatus or something?

They put out a new album in 2013 and played MDF 2014. They are still listed as active on Metallum.

[slayergeek]

I would love it if Impaled is the next band. I saw them back in 2007-2008 or so and really enjoyed them, but then they went hiatus or something?

They put out a new album in 2013 and played MDF 2014. They are still listed as active on Metallum.

They are semi-active. They played a show this year in Europe, and are open to playing more shows, but the Impaled project is not what most members are focusing on as their primary project at the moment.

[Pellaz]

Not sure if I am missing something obvious, but what is a Cripper band?

Way back before Round 1 of 70k, Andy wanted to find a good, not-too-expensive way to round out the lineup. To do so, he decided to book several largely unknown bands from a variety of countries and genres. One of them was Cripper, whom the sailors loved SO MUCH decided to give them an award for Greatest Previously Unknown Band. Now Andy does this every year, and we call these bands "Cripper bands".

Yep. I'm pretty sure we already have a few Cripper contenders for 2018 if we go by last.fm or Spotify listener statistics like before. Aeternam and Gyze, probably...and maybe a couple more.

[Godflesh]

Not sure if I am missing something obvious, but what is a Cripper band?

Way back before Round 1 of 70k, Andy wanted to find a good, not-too-expensive way to round out the lineup. To do so, he decided to book several largely unknown bands from a variety of countries and genres. One of them was Cripper, whom the sailors loved SO MUCH decided to give them an award for Greatest Previously Unknown Band. Now Andy does this every year, and we call these bands "Cripper bands".

Yep. I'm pretty sure we already have a few Cripper contenders for 2018 if we go by last.fm or Spotify listener statistics like before. Aeternam and Gyze, probably...and maybe a couple more.

Aeternam has 10,030 listeners on last.fm, and last year the cutoff was 10,000

[meshuggah]

After listening to Gyze (3649 listeners), I doubt another Cripper band will top them. That's a gauntlet, Andy!

[Phoenix]

After listening to Gyze (3649 lsiteners), I doubt another Cripper band will top them. That's a gauntlet, Andy!

I am REALLY excited to catch a Gyze set. These guys seem really talented, I bet their show is gonna be a lot of fun.

[MasterMcDuff]

After listening to Gyze (3649 lsiteners), I doubt another Cripper band will top them. That's a gauntlet, Andy!

I am REALLY excited to catch a Gyze set. These guys seem really talented, I bet their show is gonna be a lot of fun.

Yowza! And here I thought Aeternam had it in the bag. Sounds like Gyze is getting lots of love, too! Some good Cripper bands this year, imo!

[stevep52]

How many Cripper bands do we usually get?

As mentioned previously, a number of bands that I would like to see that may fit into this category.

[MasterMcDuff]

Yep. I'm pretty sure we already have a few Cripper contenders for 2018 if we go by last.fm or Spotify listener statistics like before. Aeternam and Gyze, probably...and maybe a couple more.

Aeternam has 10,030 listeners on last.fm, and last year the cutoff was 10,000

The question is, how many listeners did they have before they were announced?

[Phoenix]

How many Cripper bands do we usually get?

As mentioned previously, a number of bands that I would like to see that may fit into this category.

2017 we had 7 official Cripper contenders, though I believe Andy books anywhere between 10 and 15 bands he will refer to as Crippers. Our cutoffs are usually put in place to intentionally exclude bands that have very well known players in the metal scene (Ghost Ship Octavius, Avatarium) to truly keep with that unknown feel.

EDIT: This all being said, there was no winner of the 2017 Cripper Award. Don't ask the details, suffice to say there's a couple bugs in the voting process.

[slayergeek]

How many Cripper bands do we usually get?

As mentioned previously, a number of bands that I would like to see that may fit into this category.

2017 we had 7 official Cripper contenders, though I believe Andy books anywhere between 10 and 15 bands he will refer to as Crippers. Our cutoffs are usually put in place to intentionally exclude bands that have very well known players in the metal scene (Ghost Ship Octavius, Avatarium) to truly keep with that unknown feel.

EDIT: This all being said, there was no winner of the 2017 Cripper Award. Don't ask the details, suffice to say there's a couple bugs in the voting process.

2016 I think was very contentious because there were two very standout bands. A power metal band and thrash band. I think that really divided people more then if there had been just one standout or the standouts were of a similar genre.

2017, while there were issue, I don't think it boiled down so much to a genre riff, just people were a little ticked off about the outside lobbying. Me personally I was less worried about it in 2017, because none of the cripper bands blew me away last year (no knock against anyone who had a strong favorite for last year, just I did not)

[Phoenix]

2017, while there were issue, I don't think it boiled down so much to a genre riff, just people were a little ticked off about the outside lobbying. Me personally I was less worried about it in 2017, because none of the cripper bands blew me away last year (no knock against anyone who had a strong favorite for last year, just I did not)

Pretty much. I did have a favourite, but I was so ticked off at the escalation of the voting that I fully agreed with the committee's decision to pull it.

[Pellaz]

Yep. I'm pretty sure we already have a few Cripper contenders for 2018 if we go by last.fm or Spotify listener statistics like before. Aeternam and Gyze, probably...and maybe a couple more.

Aeternam has 10,030 listeners on last.fm, and last year the cutoff was 10,000

The question is, how many listeners did they have before they were announced?

Heh, that's exactly what I was thinking.

2017, while there were issue, I don't think it boiled down so much to a genre riff, just people were a little ticked off about the outside lobbying.

It was entirely due to people being ticked off about the outside lobbying, and with good reason IMO.
The award shouldn't be a popularity contest, or a test of a band's social media skills....it should be based solely on 70K Survivors' impressions of the bands they saw and liked.

[Andy]

The legendary Slam pioneers from New York will cause you to suffer from INTERNAL BLEEDING onbroad Round 8 of 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World's Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise! Don't worry, there are over 22 bars and lounges onbroad to help you soothe the pain...

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

[Phoenix]

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

Ho ho! That sounds like Metsatoll to me!

[JoAnnamayhem]

Hell yea Internal Bleeding! Representing my home town!

Moonspell or Moonsorrow? Too obvious maybe?!

[acidbasement]

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

Ho ho! That sounds like Metsatoll to me!

I really hope so!

Moonspell or Moonsorrow? Too obvious maybe?!

Moonsorrow were on in 2017, and Moonspell are on tour during the cruise. I think Jess is right. Metsatöll means "wolf".

[Phoenix]

Moonspell or Moonsorrow? Too obvious maybe?!

Moonsorrow were on this year so they're out, and I believe someone said Moonspell is touring?

[JoAnnamayhem]

Moonsorrow were on this year so they're out, and I believe someone said Moonspell is touring?

[mbob]

Metsatöll would be a swell add!

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

Ho ho! That sounds like Metsatoll to me!

[JoAnnamayhem]

I think Jess is right. Metsatöll means "wolf"

[Sgt. B]

Internal Bleeding is awful. Shitty addition.

[Jotunheimr]

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

Ho ho! That sounds like Metsatoll to me!

I'd love to have Metsatoll but how does this clue point to them?

[Phoenix]

Up next, we'll have you barking at the "M"oon!

Ho ho! That sounds like Metsatoll to me!

I'd love to have Metsatoll but how does this clue point to them?

Metsatoll is the ancient Estonian expression for "wolf".

[Gratch]

Internal Bleeding. Meh.

Maybe Mechina for the "M" clue? All their albums are based on a really epic overarching sci-fi story about escaping a doomed planet for outer space.

Long shot, but it'd sure be cool.

[Pellaz]

Metsatoll would be okay and fit the clue, but I'd really love to see Melechesh again.

[bodomdragon]

Internal Bleeding. Meh.

Maybe Mechina for the "M" clue? All their albums are based on a really epic overarching sci-fi story about escaping a doomed planet for outer space.

Long shot, but it'd sure be cool.

I'd go nuts if it was Mechina but I can't see it happening. Actually I think they've never played live.

[TPH]

Internal Bleeding



And I've already said it, but the only "M" band I care about is Morbid Angel.

[Monmisreal]

Internal Bleeding is awful. Shitty addition.

Damn man. You're not usually that blunt.

[cowboy71]

Pretty crappy add that one.

On the bright side it looks like I will have a heap of time to hang out and drink with everyone!!!

And I'm TOTALLY gonna do karaoke this time - someone hold me to that okay?

I was thinking Metsatoll as well due to the clue. That would be a cool addition if its right.

[Phoenix]

Pretty crappy add that one.

On the bright side it looks like I will have a heap of time to hang out and drink with everyone!!!

And I'm TOTALLY gonna do karaoke this time - someone hold me to that okay?

I was thinking Metsatoll as well due to the clue. That would be a cool addition if its right.

We can BOTH hold each other to karaoke, I also have not done it yet

[cowboy71]

Pretty crappy add that one.

On the bright side it looks like I will have a heap of time to hang out and drink with everyone!!!

And I'm TOTALLY gonna do karaoke this time - someone hold me to that okay?

I was thinking Metsatoll as well due to the clue. That would be a cool addition if its right.

We can BOTH hold each other to karaoke, I also have not done it yet

DEAL!!!!

[Razor Ramon]

INTERNAL BLEEDING
....

[Godflesh]

Internal Bleeding is awful. Shitty addition.

Don't worry, there are over 22 bars and lounges onbroad to help you soothe the pain...

[Godflesh]

I love the fact that the Facebook announcement says "on board" but here it says "onbroad"

[Godflesh]

Pretty crappy add that one.

On the bright side it looks like I will have a heap of time to hang out and drink with everyone!!!

And I'm TOTALLY gonna do karaoke this time - someone hold me to that okay?

I was thinking Metsatoll as well due to the clue. That would be a cool addition if its right.

We can BOTH hold each other to karaoke, I also have not done it yet

DEAL!!!!

Sing us some AC/DC, a'right mate?

[Ethrivas]

In Vain or In Mourning would be good but i think it will be Internal Bleeding (based on the hint).

It's a pity that i was right :(

For the next clue, Metsatöll seems to be the obvious band. Moonshade is also another option (which would be great for Cripper material, MDM fans should check out their Goddess Eternal song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSndbZlzHC0 )


I'd be happier if it turns out to be; Melechesh, Mgla or Morbid Angel ofc.