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Who are you? Introduce yourself!
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    Danny24601
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Danny24601 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:45 pm

    captaingabbeh wrote:
    Danny24601 wrote:Doing this because my sister told me to <3

    What deck are you on?
    No idea 



    You're on deck 3 :)


    I'm so glad I have an adult.
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by captaingabbeh » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:46 pm

    alex_canada wrote:
    captaingabbeh wrote:
    Danny24601 wrote:Doing this because my sister told me to <3

    What deck are you on?
    No idea 



    You're on deck 3 :)


    You listen to j-pop?

    P.s. 2 more hours of work


    It was a long, long time ago. And augh, I have two and a half more days of work, cause I had to pick up some weekend stuff. Oh well, beer money.

    2015-2018,
    Goth Cruise 2019

    Wishlist: Myrath-Skindred-Rotting Christ-Amorphis-Hypocrisy-Demons & Wizards-3TEETH-Emperor-Psyclon Nine-Ihsahn-Batushka-Anaal Nathrakh-Epica-Aeternam-Nightwish-Starkill-Primordial-Zeal & Ardor-Powerwolf
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Monmisreal » Thu Jan 26, 2017 1:58 pm

    City/country:
    Clearwater/Tampa, Florida

    Age:
    31

    What first got you into metal?
    Slayer's Seasons in the Abyss when I like 10 or 11?

    Play any instruments?
    Negative.

    Top 5 bands?
    Opeth
    Lost Horizon
    Symphony X
    Solefald
    Borknagar (Sorry Ayreon, you got bumped since I posted here last. Very high hopes for the new one though!)

    What do you do?
    Product Specialist for a Laboratory Information Systems Software company. Title isn't at all fitting since we are basically a combination of RnD, QA, and software development.

    What deck are you on?
    Cabin 6697

    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Anything and everything beer. Drinking it, brewing it, and drinking more if it. Other than that gaming, movies, and shows.

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Hey, are you the one with the wild Turkey picture?...and have absolutely nothing else to contribute other than that.
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by capacitator51 » Thu Jan 26, 2017 8:31 pm

    Daenerys wrote:What do you do?
    I'm still ruining natural selection as a Physician Assistant in the ER.


    :lol:
    -|-Barren Earth-Behemoth-Devin.Townsend-Dimmu.Borgir-Enslaved-Harakiri.For.The.Sky-Hypocrisy-Ihsahn-Inquisition-Insomnium-In Vain-Kvelertak-Leprous-NeO-Oak.Pantheon-Rotting Christ-Septicflesh-Soen-Swallow.the.Sun-|-
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by big perken » Fri Jan 27, 2017 1:50 pm

    City/Country:
    Edmonton, Alberta

    Age:
    turn 28 on the cruise

    What first got you into metal:
    Driving to the city with my father listening to Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple and others.

    Play any instruments?
    no

    Top 5 (rock and metal) bands:
    Dying Fetus, Obscura, Death or anything thrash

    What do you do?
    Tradesman, I'm an rt tech (xray pipe)

    What do you do in your spare time?
    watch sports i guess

    What deck are you on?
    deck 8
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by catharan666 » Thu Jun 01, 2017 5:16 am

    Guy from Quebec City!

    34 yo

    Good chance to be with you this year!

    Actually try to find people to go there, maybe a good friend will come with me, not sure at this point!

    I am a big fan of black metal ! Will see what the cruise can give me !

    Hope to meet interesting people on this boat It look an amazing experience !

    Favorite band : devil doll. (no1) burzum, mAyhem, darkthrone, summoning, arcturus, ulver, emperor, and a lot of prog band

    I work in an hospital as an medical archivist

    I get into metal by lord Ozzy osbourne and into black métal with burzum by a friend ! It changed my life, for sure !

    I play board game during my spare time and read a lot! Big fan of Howard Philip lovecraft
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Dutchguy-Tim » Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:53 pm

    well hello everybody
    seeing it's been a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong time since i've been here, i'll introduce myself (again) so, hi there my name is Tim. and as my name says, i'm Dutch. yes the beautifull country of stroopwafels, heidevolk and god dethroned.
    i'm a freight forwarder by profession and also a semi-professional storyteller. (most are the norse/germanic myths and legends, but i also do celtic ones and fairy tales) so who knows, be nice and perhaps you'll get to hear a good story
    besides music i also love Judo (being a 3rd black belt)

    talking music.
    bands i realy like
    Heidevolk
    Amon Amarth
    Turisas
    Tankard
    Kutschurft
    Nightwish
    Alestorm
    Grailnights (guilty pleasure)
    and a whole lot of other bands in a wide varirity

    well, that was about it. looking forward to my 4th cruise
    see you all later
    Hornblowing survivor of 70.000 tons of metal January 2011 / 2012 / 2015 / 2018

    what the hell did you do this winter?
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by FullMetalHackett » Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:09 pm

    City/country:
    Toronto, Canada

    Age (optional):
    52

    What first got you into metal?
    After my parents giving me a Bay City Rollers album in 1976, I went straight out and bought some KISS albums. Not so much metal but that's what steered me in the harder rock direction. Bands like Priest and Maiden are what really got my juices flowing. In fact a lot of the NWOBHM bands were faves. I come from a small town originally and rarely got to see any live music so during my first year in college (in London ON) I was able to catch Anvil and Razor on the same bill at a small club. From that moment. I was hooked on thrash for life.

    Play any instruments?
    Just only recently did I buy an electric guitar, and I've just started taking lessons.

    Top 5 bands?
    Anthrax
    Razor
    Sacrifice
    Slayer
    Death Angel
    (honourable mention) Evile


    What do you do?
    Thirty years in the IT industry, developing mostly in-house desktop and web applications for banks and smaller companies. I'm a full-stack Microsoft developer but I plan on getting into mobile app development.

    What deck are you on?
    2017 I was on Deck 9... which was handy... close to the food!

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    I inadvertently french kissed a cow on vacation in Scotland. LOL


    2018 - cabin ????
    2017 - cabin 9668
    Kevin Hackett
    \m/ \m/
    :headbanger:

    2019: cabin 3630
    2018: cabin 6326
    2017: cabin 9668
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by wiggyclone » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:16 pm

    City/Country: San Diego, CA. U.S.A

    Age: 27

    What first got you into metal?
    One night, my parents were watching an AC/DC concert on T.V. I know, not really metal, but that's what got me to into harder music. From there I moved into heavier stuff: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Megadeth, etc. When I went to college, I met a guy there who told me about a band called Stratovarius, and from that point on, I was all about power metal.

    Play any instruments?
    I play guitar in a power metal band. I can also play drums a little bit.

    Top 5 bands
    Tough question haha,
    1. Stratovarius
    2. HammerFall
    3. Sabaton
    4. Gamma Ray
    5. Nightwish

    What do you do?
    Programming

    What deck are you on?
    I've been on deck 2 both cruises I've been on
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by biertroll » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:37 pm

    Deciding to book or just come party. If I book this would be #6.

    City/country:
    USA , PROUD Las Vegas, NV local.

    Age (optional):
    30

    What first got you into metal?
    I've gone through all types of music in my life but I'd say Reload Metallica album got me onto the right track eventually. Say what you will about the cd, I still love it.

    Play any instruments?
    I am really bad at drums lol, just need more practice.

    Top 5 bands?
    Obviously a hard one..
    Metallica
    Down
    Misfits
    Daikaiju
    Eyehategod

    What do you do?
    Concierge in Sin City

    What deck are you on?
    TBD.. Too many repeats so far..

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    This question?

    Also best friend of Biervulf and friend of Rnesta and many cruisers, I love you all !!
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    Deck ? 2020
    Survived 70K 12,14,15,16, 17. PsychoCA 15. PsychoLV 16, 17, 18. MDF 13,14,15. QDF 18.
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Starling » Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:35 am

    For you old-timers, I’m the sister of Evil Dan, whom some of you may know (he’s a five- or six-timer, I think, plus Barge to Hell). I went on the boat for the first time in 2017, but I am quiet at first, so didn’t meet enough people! :heavydrink:

    City/Country:
    Mansfield, Texas, USA (near Dallas and Ft. Worth)

    Age:
    43

    What first got you into metal:
    My brother has been into it since we were kids. I ignored most of it (unless it had funny lyrics) because it was my brother’s thing,
    yuck. As an adult, I saw Metal Evolution on VH1 and fell in love with it, watched it a million times. He saw his opportunity to indoctrinate me, got me to an Iron Maiden concert years ago (easy gateway drug to metal), talked a ton about how much fun 70k is (and made me watch endless videos), and a few years later, here I am!

    Play any instruments?
    Piano, flute, piccolo (through university, at least, though I haven’t touched any of them in a long time)

    Top 5 (rock and metal) bands:
    I still feel like too much of a noob to pick favorites. I tend to like thrash, death, technical death. I try to be open-minded, but have discovered some pretty strong dislikes in certain sub-genres. To each his own.

    What do you do?
    Quality Manager and Senior Microbiologist for a hemodialysis company. I’ve worked in IT (many moons ago) also, but have been a scientist for the last 18 years or so in many fields (forensics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food).

    What do you do in your spare time?
    In my spare time, I whine about the fact that I don’t have enough spare time. Also: Read books of all kinds, binge watch TV, watch movies, play video games (PS3, PS4). Crafty shit: knit, crochet, sew, write in journals with fancy colored pens. Talk to animals. Study serial killers. Make people laugh. Share too much on social media.

    What deck are you on?
    In 2017, I was on Deck 7 in the far back corner.
    2018, not sure yet.

    What’s a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Randomly start talking to me about serial killers. I'll love it.
    2017 Survivor (Cabin 7211)
    2018 Survivor (Cabin 8359)
    2019 Booked (Cabin 9689)
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Jaimie38 » Thu Jul 06, 2017 5:33 pm

    Starling wrote:For you old-timers, I’m the sister of Evil Dan, whom some of you may know (he’s a five- or six-timer, I think, plus Barge to Hell). I went on the boat for the first time in 2017, but I am quiet at first, so didn’t meet enough people! :heavydrink:

    City/Country:
    Mansfield, Texas, USA (near Dallas and Ft. Worth)

    Age:
    43

    What first got you into metal:
    My brother has been into it since we were kids. I ignored most of it (unless it had funny lyrics) because it was my brother’s thing,
    yuck. As an adult, I saw Metal Evolution on VH1 and fell in love with it, watched it a million times. He saw his opportunity to indoctrinate me, got me to an Iron Maiden concert years ago (easy gateway drug to metal), talked a ton about how much fun 70k is (and made me watch endless videos), and a few years later, here I am!

    Play any instruments?
    Piano, flute, piccolo (through university, at least, though I haven’t touched any of them in a long time)

    Top 5 (rock and metal) bands:
    I still feel like too much of a noob to pick favorites. I tend to like thrash, death, technical death. I try to be open-minded, but have discovered some pretty strong dislikes in certain sub-genres. To each his own.

    What do you do?
    Quality Manager and Senior Microbiologist for a hemodialysis company. I’ve worked in IT (many moons ago) also, but have been a scientist for the last 18 years or so in many fields (forensics, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food).

    What do you do in your spare time?
    In my spare time, I whine about the fact that I don’t have enough spare time. Also: Read books of all kinds, binge watch TV, watch movies, play video games (PS3, PS4). Crafty shit: knit, crochet, sew, write in journals with fancy colored pens. Talk to animals. Study serial killers. Make people laugh. Share too much on social media.

    What deck are you on?
    In 2017, I was on Deck 7 in the far back corner.
    2018, not sure yet.

    What’s a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Randomly start talking to me about serial killers. I'll love it.


    Welcome! Say hi to Dan--I'm a 6 time vet and he always makes fun of Canadian accent....sorry.......... eh?

    :cheers:
    9 Time Vet.
    Wishlist-West of Hell,Hibria,Powerwolf,WASP,DioDisciples,Loudness,
    DangerousToys,Triumph,UDO,SkullFIST,Kobra&theLotus,
    TheOrderofChaos,Diemonds,Riot City, WMD,Demons & Wizards,Liv Sin,Suicidal Angels,Dee Snider
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Starling » Fri Jul 07, 2017 6:38 am

    Jaimie38 wrote:
    Welcome! Say hi to Dan--I'm a 6 time vet and he always makes fun of Canadian accent....sorry.......... eh?

    :cheers:


    He's still around lurking on the forum, but doesn't post anymore, I don't think. And he's not on Facebook. But I'll say hi for you, ya hoser! :D
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    2018 Survivor (Cabin 8359)
    2019 Booked (Cabin 9689)
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by FelipeS » Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:13 am

    City/country:
    Curitiba, Brazil

    Age (optional):
    33

    What first got you into metal?
    A friend played me Black Sabbath – Reunion álbum back in 1998 and the rest is history.

    Play any instruments?
    Not at all! Too lazy for that. But i will raise my glass for everyone who does!

    Top 5 bands?
    Changes a lot but:

    Black Sabbath
    Sepultura
    Savatage
    Danzig
    Judas Priest

    What do you do?
    Regular boring 9 to 6 job. Besides that, i hunt metal gigs and fests around the world! (Maybe that's why i'm fucking 33, single and living with mom. No big deal :wank: )

    What deck are you on?
    First timer. Planning to book any cabin that you survivors don’t sell out :D

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    I like Sepultura without the Cavaleras! :lol: :lol:
    2019 Wishlist
    ASG | Batushka | Be'lakor | Black Moth | Candlemass | Deafheaven | Dool | Harakiri for the Sky | Havok | Helloween | Iced Earth | Pentagram | Powerwolf | Primordial | Red Fang | Sanctuary | Tenacious D | Terminus | Thrawsunblat | Vektor
  • sara
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by sara » Wed Jul 12, 2017 6:25 am

    Bob wrote:I do software. I'm a spaces and vi guy.


    So basically, like stick shift for programming, lol. I only know enough vi to exit it without panicking.

    Spaces > tabs for life, tho

    I should redo my intro sometime. Been a couple years at least.
    Warbringer-/-King-Parrot-/-Lich-King-/-Angelus-Apatrida-/-Benighted-/-The-Crown-/-Aeon-/-Witchery-/-Occultist-/-Black-Breath-/-Chthonic-/-Alestorm-/-Devin-Townsend-/-Zimmers-Hole-/-Party-Thrash-/-Grindcore-/-Stoner-Bands-/-Folk-Metal-/-Heavier-Prog
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Bob » Wed Jul 12, 2017 11:54 am

    sara wrote:
    Bob wrote:I do software. I'm a spaces and vim guy.


    So basically, like stick shift for programming, lol. I only know enough vi to exit it without panicking.


    Exactly! And I prefer manual over automatic transmission too.

    Fortunately I work at a shop that is spaces friendly, not like on the TV show Silicon Valley. That guy breaks up with his girlfriend because he uses tabs and emacs, but she is a spaces and Vim gal. It’s like a religion with some, haha!
    Wishlist 2024: Ranked in order of:
    1. Line up on the center rail for both sets if announced.

    Konvent
    2. Never seen them live.
    Anaal_Nathrakh-/-Burning_Witches-/-Combichrist-/-Dee_Snider-/-Gojira-/-Grai-/-Hanzel_und_Gretyl-/-IGNEA-/-Inquisition-/-Jinjer-/-Lovebites-/-King_Diamond-/-Mgla-/-Opeth-/-Rob_Zombie-/-Spiritbox-/-Temple_of_Evil-/-The_Hu-/-Vader-/-Visigoth-/-Wagakki_Band
    3. Seen them before and would love to see them on das boat.
    Avatar-/-Babymetal-/-Behemoth-/-Corrosion_of_Conformity-/-Fleshgod_Apocalypse-/-Lacuna_Coil-/-Lamb_of_God-/-Meshuggah-/-Metsatöll-/-Myrkur-/-Sabaton-/-Sepultura-/-Suicidal_Tendencies-/-Therion-/-The_Iron_Maidens-/-Wolves_in_the_Throne_Room
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  • sara
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by sara » Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:39 pm

    I'll redo mine since it's been awhile and some things have changed. Besides, I did it last time from another account.

    City/country:
    Boston, USA (moved here in 2016, originally from Rochester, NY)

    Age:
    35

    What first got you into metal?
    Industrial music came first, and then my best friend began dating a real metalhead who got me into Amorphis, Cradle of Filth, and the local extreme metal radio show. And underground hip hop, haha.

    Play any instruments?
    I played clarinet up until high school and had a short stint with a guitar, but I'm pretty bad with music.

    Top 5 bands:
    Changes all the time, but it's currently Strapping Young Lad, Allegaeon, Lich King, Razor and Warbringer.

    What do you do?
    I'm a front-end web developer. I program all the pretty things you like to click on, but I can do just about anything other than server stuff.

    What deck are you on?
    As usual, 8

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    "So I heard you used to work in the Industry, huh?" (Go ahead and ask me, I love chatting about my old workplace, just know that I was still sitting behind a computer typing out code there, too, no video appearances!).
    Warbringer-/-King-Parrot-/-Lich-King-/-Angelus-Apatrida-/-Benighted-/-The-Crown-/-Aeon-/-Witchery-/-Occultist-/-Black-Breath-/-Chthonic-/-Alestorm-/-Devin-Townsend-/-Zimmers-Hole-/-Party-Thrash-/-Grindcore-/-Stoner-Bands-/-Folk-Metal-/-Heavier-Prog
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by IronTom » Thu Jul 13, 2017 6:58 am

    City/country:

    Vass, North Carolina. Vass is a little town with only two stoplights. It is next to Ft. Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world, and also Southern Pines which is a golf mecca. Surprisingly I have never played golf or been employed by the military or government.

    Age (optional):

    39


    What first got you into metal?


    The very first cassette tape I ever bought, back in 1991 at the ripe age of 13, was the Metallica "Black" album. That lead into Megadeath, Motorhead, Napalm Death, Sepultura, Grave, Mercyful Fate... you get the idea. I was ruined, grew my hair long, all my clothes turned black. It wasn't well accepted here in the rural "bible belt". The mother of a good friend of mine in highschool actually melted his metal collection on the stove because it was devil music!

    Play any instruments?

    Do you know what a Didgeridoo is?


    Top 5 bands?


    Impossible to choose...


    What do you do?


    In short, customer service and technical/warranty support for a company making soldering irons here in the US. If someone has an issue with the fancy gadget they just bought for their electronics lab, I'm the one they call. I spend my days talking to perturbed or downright ornery engineers and sales-people. Funtimes! Lets never speak of it again!


    What deck are you on?


    Level 7, a quad in the 76 block for 2018! First cruise and first metal show since, dear lord has it been that long, Ozzfest at the Rock in 2001?

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?

    "Let me see your Prince Albert." :shock: I expect that will be creepy for everyone involved! :D Protip: To make things interesting, my real name isn't even Tom but it does begin with T. Let's see who reads this and can remember! :twisted:
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Deusmortis » Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:06 pm

    Home:
    Hard to say. I keep my stuff in Grand Rapids, MI, but I've spent more time abroad than at home for the last ~10 years.

    Oldness:
    37

    Instruments?
    Gibson SG. Played poorly, and too infrequently to get much better.

    Metalization:
    Metallica, somewhere around high school.

    Top 5:
    Varies as time goes by. Get tired of some things, while others are reintroduced after some absence. Epica stays near the top. Judas Priest, Sabaton and Turisas have been high on the playlist lately. Tomorrow, it might be Irish folk, or classical, or black metal.

    Employment:
    Here's the fun part...

    Cruise ship officer. Royal Caribbean. Just found out my next contract is on Independence. Yes, I'll be getting paid to go to 70,000 Tons. You'll be partying at my (temporary) home!

    Deck?

    2, most likely. Won't know exactly until I join the ship in November.

    Creepy cyberstalker info:
    I once ejected a friend from a moving vehicle, because he was playing Lady GaGa on the way home from a Megadeth concert. Was funny for a second, and then he went under the back wheel. But he lived, kept drinking, and we're still friends.
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Pellaz » Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:08 pm

    Deusmortis wrote:Employment:
    Here's the fun part...

    Cruise ship officer. Royal Caribbean. Just found out my next contract is on Independence. Yes, I'll be getting paid to go to 70,000 Tons. You'll be partying at my (temporary) home!


    Oh, wow, that's awesome. Hotel-side officer or operations/navigation side?

    I remember when Blind Guardian played their big theater show in 2015, there were a LOT of ship's crew lining the back wall (so as not to block anyone's view), including at least two ship's officers. In some ways, metal is worldwide. :headbanger:

    Creepy cyberstalker info:
    I once ejected a friend from a moving vehicle, because he was playing Lady GaGa on the way home from a Megadeth concert. Was funny for a second, and then he went under the back wheel. But he lived, kept drinking, and we're still friends.


    That......WAS pretty creepy, thanks.
    WE HAVE A WINNAH! :lol:
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    Sgt. B
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Sgt. B » Wed Jan 17, 2018 2:45 pm

    Necro-bumping for the new forum members. Feel free to copy the information below, fill it out & post your reply.

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    City/country:


    Age (optional):


    What first got you into metal?


    Play any instruments?


    Top 5 bands?


    What do you do?


    What deck are you on?


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
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    JamieS
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    Location: Seattle, WA, USA

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by JamieS » Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:18 pm

    City/country:

    Seattle, WA, USA

    Age (optional):

    33

    What first got you into metal?

    Metallica Reload in high school. Got exposed to the breadth of metal through OzzFest and Megadeth's Gigantour.

    Play any instruments?

    Nope

    Top 5 bands?

    That's tough, but 5 that are around the top...

    Nightwish
    Sabaton
    Amaon Amarth
    Ensiferum
    Equilibrium

    What do you do?

    Unemployed software developer. Using the free time to ski more.

    What deck are you on?
    6

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?

    I'm a shy guy, so any answer creepy enough to be worthy isn't getting posted on a public forum.
    4x Survivor: 2017-2020
    2021: Can we get the date?
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    DisturbedOnes
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by DisturbedOnes » Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:44 pm

    City/country:
    Vantaa, Finland

    Age (optional):
    30 and 32 next week

    What first got you into metal?
    The first metal band my husbend remembers listening to is Diablo, he was about 13-14 years old. Before we met I listened mostly pop, but also Sonata Arctica, Mokoma and Viikate were on my playlist. After J came into my life I've added a bit heavyer stuff in there :death:

    Play any instruments?
    J is learning to play the guitar, slowly and not so steadily. When I was a kid I playd the harmonics... :lol: I wanted to be the best, but I was actually very bad at it, got mad because of it and never played anything since! :smoking: :lol:

    Top 5 bands?

    From both of us:
    Five finger death punch
    Disturbed
    Sabaton
    Sonata Arctica
    Devin Townsend project

    What do you do?
    J is a foreman of a metal shredder. I am a prossessing operator in the electronics industry. Boring stuff.

    What deck are you on?
    Deck 7, cabin #7358 :death:

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    For some reason at this hour (it's 00:30 am...), we can't think of anything that isn't indecent so it's better if I leave this one unanswered! :mrgreen:

    We are a married couple, this is our honeymoon trip since we never took it when we got married over six years ago. Finally we have the opportunity to take this trip!! We hope to meet people from all over the world and have new friends and a great experience! :3drunks:

    :viking:
  • twoandfortysix
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by twoandfortysix » Thu Jan 18, 2018 3:54 pm

    Hello! This is my first year aboard 70K and I look forward to meeting everybody!

    City/country:
    Originally from NYC/USA

    Age (optional):
    25

    What first got you into metal?
    My classmate liked System of a Down, so I checked them out. I found that I really liked SOAD, so I began listening to nu-metal. This began the progression from listening to well-known bands like Metallica and Iron Maiden to diving into the different metal genres.

    Play any instruments?
    Nope, unless my brief stint in school choir counts!

    Top 5 bands?
    Constantly changes, but here it is in no particular order: Opeth, Dream Theater, Tool, Ne Obliviscaris, Gojira

    What do you do?
    I work at a pharmaceutical company

    What deck are you on?
    9

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Can't think of anything, but if I think of something, I will edit this post!
  • stevep52
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by stevep52 » Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:38 pm

    Hi everyone -

    City/State:

    Livermore (SF Bay area) CA

    Age:

    49

    What 1st got you into metal:

    Do not remember, but it was gradual. Was always drawn to heavy music, but only experimented. Did not fully come out of the closet and embrace my metal side until late 20s early 30s.
    Though I must note that the older I have gotten the more extreme my music taste has become. :metalguy:

    Play any instruments:

    No. If I was to play an instrument (or if I did in a former life) I would most likely be a drummer.

    Top 5 Bands:

    This moves around. If pressed then:
    Behemoth
    Enslaved
    Rotting Christ
    Drudkh
    Nile

    Top albums of 2017 though came from bands such as: Archspire, Desolate Shrine, Chaos Moon, Temple of Void, Bell Witch, Loss,
    Spectral Voice, Pyrrhon, Krallice, Artificial Brain, Dodecahedron, Blaze of Perdition, Sutrah, Tchornobog, Dyscarnate.

    What an amazing year 2017 was for music. I figure I bought more then a 100 albums this year, which is probably more then I had bought the previous few years combined.

    What do you do.

    Work in Finance for EA

    What deck am I on:

    Deck 7

    Creepy thing about me.

    As our President would say: There is no one less creepy then me.
  • alex_canada
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    Location: Winnipeg

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by alex_canada » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:04 pm

    I hope getting thrown overboard results in a sense of accomplishment and pride :P
    3 Inches of Blood, Amon Amarth, Andrew WK, Be'lakor, Blind Guardian, Ne Obliviscaris, Nightwish, Unleash the Archers, Wuthering Heights
  • Glazerbeam
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Glazerbeam » Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:34 pm

    City/Country:
    Pensacola, Florida, USA

    Age:
    24

    What first got you into metal:
    Early high school I specifically remember stumbling upon the video for Slipknot's Duality...it was all dowhill from there

    Play any instruments?
    Does guitar hero count? :lol:


    Top 5 (rock and metal) bands:
    Amon Amarth
    Allegaeon
    Lamb of God
    Sabaton
    Municipal Waste

    What do you do?
    I work for Navy Federal Credit Union on the phones

    What do you do in your spare time?
    Skydive, video games, movies, a ridiculous amount of youtube videos

    What deck are you on?
    Deck 9 Cabin: 9281

    What’s a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    You can ask if my pet snake (Atlas) is still dehydrated from uncommonly cold Florida winter.


    This is my first 70k, flying solo, so any tips are appreciated. If you see me feel free to say hi (which reminds I need to upload a pic of myself as my avatar), I'm really excited to meet & party with new friends!
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    Daenerys
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    Location: Clearwater/Tampa, Florida

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Daenerys » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:16 pm

    Glazerbeam wrote:
    What’s a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    You can ask if my pet snake (Atlas) is still dehydrated from uncommonly cold Florida winter.


    Hey fellow Floridian! I approve of this post as one of my cats is also named Atlas :beerwink:
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  • Kiwichick
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Kiwichick » Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:14 pm

    City/country:
    Born and raised in Paekakariki, New Zealand, now living in Los Angeles, U.S.

    Age (optional):
    40

    What first got you into metal?
    When i was 13, i heard some old school Metallica, then Megadeth, Slayer, Sepultura, Pantera... it progressed through the years.
    Im still a thrash girl at heart, but have a broad love of music

    Play any instruments?
    I used to play violin... but its been a few years now.

    Top 5 bands?
    Wednesday 13
    Iron Maiden
    Pantera
    Graveworm
    Cant decide on a 5th... there are a few that fit in here

    What do you do?
    Cashier at the (world famous) Rainbow Bar & Grill

    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Sculpting, Reading, listening to music, travelling

    What deck are you on?
    10

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    I had a random unknown virus at the age of 18 that left me paralysed.
    2018 70K 1695
    2016 MoR West Coast
    2015 Motorhead Motorboat
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    Gratch
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    Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Gratch » Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:34 pm

    Glazerbeam wrote:Top 5 (rock and metal) bands:
    Allegaeon


    Allegaeon is amazing, and they put on one of the all-time classic 70K performances last year. People were literally hanging from the chandeliers and ripping ceiling tiles off the Pyramid Lounge. It was utter madness.

    Talked to their singer when they came through Salt Lake a couple months ago, and he said the cruise was one of the favorite things the band has ever done, and they can't wait to come again. Hope to see them next year.
    Survivor 2016/17/18/19/20

    Ultimate Wishlist Bands
    Anaal Nathrakh - Behemoth - Igorrr - Khemmis - Myrkur - The Ocean - Pallbearer - Sigh - Tribulation - Sentient Horror - Turisas - Wilderun - Witherscape - Zeal & Ardor
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    mooyagi
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    Location: Tucson, AZ, USA

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by mooyagi » Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:56 pm

    Kiwichick wrote:What do you do?
    Cashier at the (world famous) Rainbow Bar & Grill


    Is Lemmy's seat still there? :cry: Rainbow's a fun place.
    I should get around to updating my signature
  • Jotunheimr
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    Location: Las Vegas, NV

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Jotunheimr » Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:52 pm

    Drunk me decided it's time for a reintroduction.

    City/country:
    Reno, NV, USA


    Age (optional):
    24


    What first got you into metal?
    My best friend growing up would "borrow" his older brother's CD's which included Metallica, Pantera, Rob/White Zombie, Korn, Lamb of God, Marilyn Manson, etc. From there we discovered Slayer, Maiden, Megadeth, Dimmu Borgir, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Nightwish and eventually Bathory, which led us to Ensiferum, Korpiklaani, Moonsorrow, Turisas, Manegarm, Eluveitie, Finsterforst, Heidevolk, Dalriada, Finntroll, Svartsot, Arkona and Equilibrium.


    Play any instruments?
    Piano for who knows how long and guitar


    Top bands?
    It's a rotating list with Haggard and Kampfar currently tied for the top spot.
    Includes: Savatage, Lumsk, Glittertind, Moonsorrow, Toxic Holocaust, Sodom, Necrophagist, Yngwie Malmsteen, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rush, Tyr, Testament, Wintersun, Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Nightwish, Turisas, Finntroll, Borknagar, Spellblast, Rhapsody, and Stratovarius


    What do you do?
    Math and physics teacher


    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Reply hazy. Please try again.


    What deck are you on?
    7


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    I know what happened at the schooner bar on the 2016 cruise :shock:
    2015: 6511
    2016: 7455
    2020: 3240
    2025:

    2024 Gigs: Tyr&Trollfest-/-Korpiklaani-/-Firewind-/-Kamelot-/-Exhumed-/-AmonAmarth

    Wishlist: AdornedBrood-/-Alestorm-/-Arcturus-/-Arkona-/-Arsis-/-Artension-/-BeastInBlack-/-Blackguard-/-BlackMessiah-/-Borknagar-/-Carcass-/-CarpathianForest-/-CircleIICircle-/-Crownshift-/-Cruachan-/-Cryptosis-/-Dalriada-/-DerWegEinerFreiheit-/-DimmuBorgir-/-Einherjer-/-Eluveitie-/-Elvenking-/-Ensiferum-/-Enslaved-/-Equilibrium-/-Falconer-/-Falkenbach-/-Fejd-/-Feuerschwanz-/-Finntroll-/-Finsterforst-/-Firewind-/-FleshgodApocalypse-/-Folkearth-/-Forefather-/-Gåte-/-Glittertind-/-Gorguts-/-Haggard-/-HarakiriForTheSky-/-Heidevolk-/-Isengard-/-JonOlivasPain-/-Kampfar-/-KingOfAsgard-/-KivimetsanDruidi-/-Korpiklaani-/-Krisiun-/-LornaShore-/-Lumsk-/-Manegarm-/-Metsatoll-/-Mithotyn-/-Moonsorrow-/-Moonspell-/-Necrophagist-/-Nightwish-/-OfTheWandAndTheMoon-/-Otyg-/-Primordial-/-RiotV-/-RottingChrist-/-Sabaton-/-Savatage-/-SevenSpires-/-Skalmold-/-Skiltron-/-Skyforger-/-Sodom-/-Solstafir-/-Spellblast-/-SpiritsOfFire-/-SteelPanther-/-Svartsot-/-Swashbuckle-/-Testament-/-TheBlackDahliaMurder-/-TheHaunted-/-Thorondir-/-Thyrfing-/-ToxicHolocaust-/-Trollfest-/-Turisas-/-Tyr-/-Ulver-/-Varg-/-Verikalpa-/-Vintersorg-/-Warmen-/-Wintersun-/-Wolfchant
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    AstridDragon
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    Joined: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:46 am
    Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by AstridDragon » Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:46 am

    My first time onboard this year! Hella excited, feel free to come say hi. I'm pretty interested in about everyone I meet but I'm bad at starting conversation. I don't hate you I swear.

    City/country:
    Norfolk, VA, USA


    Age (optional):
    27


    What first got you into metal?
    I don't remember exactly. I feel like I've always been listening to it! A big spark was getting Slipknot's self-titled album when I was about 10.


    Play any instruments?
    Not any more


    Top bands?
    Northland, Korpiklaani, Sabaton, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian
    Slipknot and Coheed and Cambria are way up there as well


    What do you do?
    Software development


    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Ballroom dance, try new beer, read fantasy and horror, DnD, learn about serial killers, put together jigsaw puzzles, pretend to be a pirate


    What deck are you on?
    10


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Ask me if I managed to keep my Venus Fly Trap and Sundew alive. There aren't enough fucking bugs in my apartment and they don't like winter.
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    Jaimie38
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    Location: Edmonton,Canada
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Jaimie38 » Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:46 am

    Welcome Astrid.. You certainly have jumped in with both feet! It's pretty quiet in the forum these days as the Facebook groups have kind of taken over--not like the old days! lol.
    One of the best parts aboot the people here, is that they aren't the juiced up a holes that may be at your local shows.. people here are genuine, friendly and know insane amounts aboot the bands and the scene. Thet put on preparties,,arrange trips , help in every way possible and I have made many, many, long life friends from aroujd the world. Also, when you wear a 70k shirt at your local gigs,,, you become a rock star--- everyone is jealous!

    Welcome, anthing you need to know or ask, feel free to ask anyone.
    Let's Get this Bitch in the Water!!

    :pound:
    9 Time Vet.
    Wishlist-West of Hell,Hibria,Powerwolf,WASP,DioDisciples,Loudness,
    DangerousToys,Triumph,UDO,SkullFIST,Kobra&theLotus,
    TheOrderofChaos,Diemonds,Riot City, WMD,Demons & Wizards,Liv Sin,Suicidal Angels,Dee Snider
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    Voivodeh!
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    Location: prince george, canada
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Voivodeh! » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:39 am

    Second time on board. its been way too long between cruises and this time will be much funner!!


    City/country:
    Prince George, BC, Canada.
    Age (optional):
    44

    What first got you into metal?
    My brothers friend gave me a tape for my 12th birthday, one side mixed Iron Maiden the other Dayglo abortions! two completely different bands! then my Next door neighbor come over and handed my 3 Lps she didn't want her girls listening too, they where kill"em all, ride the lightning and master of puppets! that was it. I could on!!!

    Play any instruments?
    Drums - i suck and that's ok! , bass is ok, and guitar....

    Top 5 bands?
    anything Devin Townsend does
    Voivod
    Gojira
    Kreator
    and digging the TRuck out of MORS PRINCIPIUM EST right now

    spare time
    movies, watching hockey, drinking beer while sitting around a fire pit, trying to be funny and being sarcastic.

    What do you do?
    material manager - oil & gas field constructions northern BC and Alberta

    What deck are you on?
    9 - I upgraded ! why not eh

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    I like ice cream on my nipples! .............. :boobs:
    Last edited by Voivodeh! on Tue Oct 30, 2018 11:18 am, edited 2 times in total.
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    2019 - 9694
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    bodomdragon
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    Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by bodomdragon » Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:54 am

    AstridDragon wrote: Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:46 am My first time onboard this year! Hella excited, feel free to come say hi. I'm pretty interested in about everyone I meet but I'm bad at starting conversation. I don't hate you I swear.

    City/country:
    Norfolk, VA, USA


    Age (optional):
    27


    What first got you into metal?
    I don't remember exactly. I feel like I've always been listening to it! A big spark was getting Slipknot's self-titled album when I was about 10.


    Play any instruments?
    Not any more


    Top bands?
    Northland, Korpiklaani, Sabaton, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian
    Slipknot and Coheed and Cambria are way up there as well


    What do you do?
    Software development


    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Ballroom dance, try new beer, read fantasy and horror, DnD, learn about serial killers, put together jigsaw puzzles, pretend to be a pirate


    What deck are you on?
    10


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Ask me if I managed to keep my Venus Fly Trap and Sundew alive. There aren't enough fucking bugs in my apartment and they don't like winter.
    Welcome onboard! Very interesting to see a band from my hometown (Barcelona) among your favorites, I know some of the guys who play in Northland, one of them has been a passenger in previous cruises.
    Wishlist:
    Ad.Infinitum--Aephanemer--Alestorm--Anthriel--AVANTASIA--Axxis--
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    AstridDragon
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    Joined: Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:46 am
    Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by AstridDragon » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:05 am

    Jaimie38 wrote: Sun Oct 28, 2018 10:46 am Welcome Astrid.. You certainly have jumped in with both feet! It's pretty quiet in the forum these days as the Facebook groups have kind of taken over--not like the old days! lol.
    One of the best parts aboot the people here, is that they aren't the juiced up a holes that may be at your local shows.. people here are genuine, friendly and know insane amounts aboot the bands and the scene. Thet put on preparties,,arrange trips , help in every way possible and I have made many, many, long life friends from aroujd the world. Also, when you wear a 70k shirt at your local gigs,,, you become a rock star--- everyone is jealous!

    Welcome, anthing you need to know or ask, feel free to ask anyone.
    Let's Get this Bitch in the Water!!

    :pound:
    The Facebook group is a LOT though, and more of a mixed bag. Pretty much everyone here on the forum seems so chill! Also, now I might get one of those sweet Hail Satan "my name is" stickers!

    I can't wait to get onboard and meet everyone!
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    AstridDragon
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    Location: Hampton Roads, VA, USA

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by AstridDragon » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:07 am

    bodomdragon wrote: Tue Oct 30, 2018 10:54 am
    AstridDragon wrote: Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:46 am My first time onboard this year! Hella excited, feel free to come say hi. I'm pretty interested in about everyone I meet but I'm bad at starting conversation. I don't hate you I swear.

    City/country:
    Norfolk, VA, USA


    Age (optional):
    27


    What first got you into metal?
    I don't remember exactly. I feel like I've always been listening to it! A big spark was getting Slipknot's self-titled album when I was about 10.


    Play any instruments?
    Not any more


    Top bands?
    Northland, Korpiklaani, Sabaton, Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian
    Slipknot and Coheed and Cambria are way up there as well


    What do you do?
    Software development


    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Ballroom dance, try new beer, read fantasy and horror, DnD, learn about serial killers, put together jigsaw puzzles, pretend to be a pirate


    What deck are you on?
    10


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Ask me if I managed to keep my Venus Fly Trap and Sundew alive. There aren't enough fucking bugs in my apartment and they don't like winter.
    Welcome onboard! Very interesting to see a band from my hometown (Barcelona) among your favorites, I know some of the guys who play in Northland, one of them has been a passenger in previous cruises.
    Thanks man!

    That's super cool! I would die happy if I got to see Northland on the cruise. Shit, if I got to see them live period. I need to do some more traveling, bands like that don't come around the U.S. much D:
  • Phoenix
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    Joined: Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:29 pm
    Location: Calgary, AB, Canada

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Phoenix » Thu Nov 01, 2018 6:54 am

    I could always do an update.

    City/country:
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada eh

    Age (optional):
    27

    What first got you into metal?
    Short answer, friends. Long answer, I'd say it started with friends sending me Bodom, Nightwish, and Kamelot, and solidified when I discovered Silent Civilian. I slowly accrued more bands when I had time (by now I was in university) and the moment I graduated I bought tickets for (the last) Paganfest and the Revamp/Sabaton/Iced Earth show (for one band specifically) and I've been hooked ever since.

    Play any instruments?
    Nah, though I have considered getting back into singing and doing some vocal training.

    Top bands?
    Sabaton will always have a special place in my heart, especially after that pool deck set in 2018. But up at the top of my list are Amorphis, Mors Principium Est, In Vain, Ne Obliviscaris, and Eluveitie.

    What do you do?
    I'm an engineer! Here come the wide eyed stares that I could possibly be an engineer


    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    Oh you know. Shows, books, video games, working out, socialising, travel, and a little good old fashioned ultra violence.

    What deck are you on?
    3. I'm a Deck 6 traitor.


    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    See if you can find the new scars on my chest. This section keeps being about scars :P

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    2015
    2017
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    2019
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  • Ti7aNiC
    Crewman
    Posts: 84
    Joined: Thu Feb 25, 2016 5:03 pm
    Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
    Contact:

    Re: Who are you? Introduce yourself!

    by Ti7aNiC » Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:23 am

    Guess I could finally do one of these since 2019 is #4 for me and I lurk here enough, aha.

    City/country:
    Halifax, NS, Canada

    Age (optional):
    31

    What first got you into metal?
    I've been into music my whole life. One of my brothers (9 years older) got me into bands like Nirvana, the Beatles, Cake and even hip-hop like LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys - all long before I turned 10. I also have a sister (2 years older) who got me into bands like Zeppelin, Moist, Our Lady Peace, Pink Floyd, RHCP, and I probably know all the lyrics to too many Baskstreet Boys' songs because of her... From there, I just naturally progressed into your standard 90s grunge and alternative bands, as well as Judas Priest, Metallica, Iron Maiden, RUSH, etc. - probably everything you'd expect from a kid on that stream in the late 90s/early 00's. Even though Priest was one of my favorite bands for years I never considered myself a "metalhead" until I discovered Stratovarius in '04. They were my gateway into metal obsession. From there things only got heavier and down your various subgenre rabbit holes. You know the drill.

    Play any instruments?
    Not really - but I bought a nice guitar a while back with the intent - that counts, right? aha. Still something I plan on getting into one day, but life, ya'know?

    Top bands?
    Stratovarius, Agalloch, Rotting Christ, Insomnium, Judas Priest

    What do you do?
    I'm an IT Professional. Manager/Consultant. These days the technician side of me focuses on mostly server, network, and VoIP stuff.

    What do you like to do in your spare time?
    My life mostly circles around my son (almost 2), my dog (spoiled af), and metal shows. But I take every chance I get to travel and adventure.

    What deck are you on?
    8.

    What's a creepy thing I can say when I see you that no stranger should know and will weird you out that I do?
    Probably nothing. If this is another way of asking "tell us something about yourself" then let's go with: I'm Cape Breton born and raised, I went to university in Halifax, I've lived in Fort McMurray, Calgary, Yellowknife, Victoria, Toronto, & now I'm back in Halifax. I've traveled/explored almost all of Canada, but I still have a few things I want to check off my Canadian list, such as (a) The Dempster Highway + to Tuk, (b) Haida Gwaii, (c) Labrador, & (d) Nunavut, if possible. Chat with me about exploring/traveling Canada, or just music, aha.
    Survivor:
    70K 2016, 70K 2017, 70K 2018, 70K 2019, & 70K 2020
    70K 2023?

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