What is the next concert you are going to?

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5067 Age : 27

It seems the main reasons I love Rush, are usually the same reasons other people hate Rush. Geddy's vocals, Neil's lyrics, extended-length songs, synthesizer use, etc.

To each his own, I suppose.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Geddy's vocals don't bother me. Their overly-synthesized sound in the 80's is definaetly a stumbling block in my book, but I could say that about of lots of 70's bands 80's output. It was just a sign of the times.

My main hurdle in liking Rush is radio-related burn-out. Hearing the hits ad nauseum all these years has soured my opinion of the band. Even when I had satellite radio and they played deeper tracks, it was still overkill. You couldn't go an hour without hearing a Rush tune, and more often than not, a "hit".

I had the 2-disc Chronicals comp for awhile, but it didn't get much spin-time. Are there non-hits that I'd dig? Probably. But I don't know that I want to invest in a band that I may-or-may-not like.

I'm seeing the show for free and I brought some beers from home for pre-gaming. It's a Friday night out and I get to see live music. I've got nothing to lose. I'm going into it with an open mind. If I like 'em, cool. If not, oh well. Someday, I can bore my kids with stories that I got to see Rush LIVE!

At the very least, I'll get to see Neil at work. I hear he's pretty decent behind the kit. Wink

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You will hear some hits on this tour, but I would guess the majority will be tracks you aren't familiar with. The first set is primarily 80s material, some of which were on the Chronicles set but also several album tracks they've pulled out for this tour.

The second set is mostly their new album Clockwork Angels, they have been performing on average 9 - 10 songs from the album. Then some more hits for the closing songs and encore.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

S.D. wrote:: You will hear some hits on this tour, but I would guess the majority will be tracks you aren't familiar with. The first set is primarily 80s material, some of which were on the Chronicles set but also several album tracks they've pulled out for this tour.

The second set is mostly their new album Clockwork Angels, they have been performing on average 9 - 10 songs from the album. Then some more hits for the closing songs and encore.

I'm going with the assumption that I won't recognize allot of the material. Or possibly recognize the tune, but not know the title. I know I've heard allot, but I probably only know a handful of tunes by name. I'll be the dickhead yelling for 'Tom Sawyer' the whole night!! Razz

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Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

MetalGuy71 wrote:: Tonight is Rush.

This is my last effort to become a fan. If I'm not convinced after seeing them live, I'm closing the book on this chapter.

Well, it's official. I'm not a Rush fan.

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Knowing your music tastes I'm not the least bit surprised. As I said before you went, if you didn't like them before nothing is going to change that.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26449 Age : 55

May go to see Six Feet Under on Nov. 1st

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

S.D. wrote:: Knowing your music tastes I'm not the least bit surprised. As I said before you went, if you didn't like them before nothing is going to change that.

Not always true. I've seen other bands that I didn't care for and became a fan after seeing their live performance.

Rush's set-list was very 80's/keyboard-oriented for the first half and with a few exceptions, I don't like keyboards. I split after the intermission.

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Metal graduate Number of posts : 349 Age : 55

GWAR on Monday

$\'arry \'eadbanger$

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26449 Age : 55

CRIMSONMASK wrote:: GWAR on Monday

Always a fun time!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 2998 Age : 55

Schenker is in town tomorrow night. I might go just to stand on the sidewalk and protest the show. That is, on the 10% chance he shows up.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28617 Age : 39

I'm going to this show tomorrow night...

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Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2003 Age : 44

11.11.2012
Tommy Emmanuel - best acoustic virtuoso ever, for me. returnig after 5 yrs.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28617 Age : 39

I really enjoyed the show on the weekend!

Some people I know in person said they were going to attend the show on the Facebook event page, but a number of them never showed up. Apparently, the show was originally planned to be on a later date, but got moved to an earlier date, which I guess explains why they didn't show up.

Metal student Number of posts : 118 Age : 48

Megadeth/Kyng in Charlotte or Atlanta.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

The Sword/Gypsyhawk/Eagle Claw tonight.

The co-worker that was supposed to go with me tonight has to bail. So anyone want to join me in Philly tonight? Ticket is only $16 and the first round is on me. cheers

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vanillaviking wrote:: Megadeth/Kyng in Charlotte or Atlanta.

I'll be going to the Charlotte show.

Metal graduate Number of posts : 364 Age : 30

Deep Purple w/ Journey in February
Black Sabbath in April

I can't wait!!!

Metal master Number of posts : 823 Age : 36

Dethklok with Machine Head, All That Remains (meh), and Black Dahlia Murder in Chattanooga!

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 12811 Age : 55

Steel Panther on Saturday

Metal student Number of posts : 118 Age : 48

nevermore wrote:

vanillaviking wrote:: Megadeth/Kyng in Charlotte or Atlanta.

I'll be going to the Charlotte show.

I usually do all 3 (Myrtle Beach); too broke right now. ATL it is. Have fun in Charlotte & let us know how it was!

Metal master Number of posts : 994 Age : 32

Megadeth next Saturday!

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Southern Lord Records "Power Of The Riff" 12/20 in Los Angeles

High On Fire
Sunn O)))
C.O.C.
Black Breath

headbanger

Metal master Number of posts : 828 Age : 51

Southern Lord Records "Power Of The Riff" 12/20 in Los Angeles

High On Fire
Sunn O)))
C.O.C.
Black Breath

That will be awesome!!

Scurvy Skalliwag Number of posts : 12763 Age : 60

nevermind

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