Paid Members Egg Shen Posted November 21, 2014 Author Paid Members Share Posted November 21, 2014 That's what put me off going back to Bloodstock for so long, elitists moaning that a band wasn't tr00e metal! And this is back when it was a predominantly power metal festival. You get them everywhere, and there's no point getting wound up by them cos that's what they want. Â Â I've never experienced that at Bloodstock. I've been on the message boads over on their website and i could see why people would have that impression but at the actual festival it's very friendly and i've never seen a negative reaction to any kind band there. There was uproar to bands like Hatebreed getting put on the bill and they've killed it both times they've played to a huge reaction. I think the elitists go quiet and hide at the back when shit actually goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) My only previous experience of Bloodstock was in 2003 when it was still the small indoor festival, and there were ALOT of what we've discussed as elitists which is what put me off. But like I say, you get them everywhere. Last year at Damnation I had a guy giving me shit because I had a Ghost tshirt on  People will just moan about anything. Twitter was harious the other day when the KISS announcement was made official. People saying "three shit headliners, I arn't going", "when are one direction confirmed" etc.  Slipknot- one of the few 'younger' bands who you can call a credible headliner Muse- not for me, but I can understand why they've been booked. They have a massive following and puts eyes on Download as a festival KISS- outside of Aerosmith, probably the biggest name in American rock that Download can realistically book  You just wonder what people want/expect from festivals these days Edited November 21, 2014 by WyattSheepMask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted November 21, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted November 21, 2014 My mate is guilting me cause he's acting like if i don't go, he won't go but i think when you dread something more than you're excited for it it's probably best to sit it out. Â Maybe i just need to man up? Â Â Just go. You're bound to have a blast, it's a holiday away with your mates & a shedload of good bands. Even if it doesn't live up to your expectations it's better to do it & (slightly) regret it than not even experience it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members waters44 Posted November 21, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted November 21, 2014 Im really tempted with Bloodstock this year. What is the venue like? Hows the parking? Just from Ebbs small post on the last page it already sounds good from a logistical point of view (which becomes more important the older I get!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We drove down this year, dead easy to get to and parking is plentiful, bit of a walk around once you do get there but nothing you wouldn't experience at any other festival. Â Two smaller camp sites and then two larger ones , but get there early enough and you'll find a spot no bother. We got there at 10pm this year and had to try find a space in the dark which wasn't fun. The camp is dead close to the arena too, 5minutes if that, not a real trek like at Download. It is a real good site. Main stage is about the size of Download's second stage. Â We're defiantly thinking of going again for 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted November 21, 2014 Author Paid Members Share Posted November 21, 2014 Yeh the logisitical thing is one of the reasons why i keep going back. The carpark walk to the camp site is no more than 10mins. Theres the convenience of just nipping back to your tent if you fancy it during the day as well, none of that at Download. Â The actual crowd is never too packed either, of course if you goto the front you're gonna get squished but you can stand central towards the back and have a sound view and still be relatively close to the stage. Â As for what Dead Mike said, i get that and it all goes back to me thinking just man up and go, but ive done enough festivals now to know that i just cant be fucked with the hassle, Bloodstock gives you the big festival experience on a much smaller scale and thats the appeal for me...as well as the killer lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Overkill, Ensiferum and Belphegor all confirmed for Bloodstock 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanz25 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Metalica and Jamie T for Reading this year amongst a few other's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Dead Mike Posted November 25, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted November 25, 2014 Metallica playing Sat at Reading & Sunday at Leeds. Will be getting a day ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted November 25, 2014 Author Paid Members Share Posted November 25, 2014 Overkill, outstanding. Such a good live band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyattSheepMask Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Metallica have done Reading/Leeds last two times there's been a new album, so hopefully that can continue. Â Chris Broderick and ShawnDrover have left Megadeth, which will certainly delay plans to start with starting to record in January Edited November 26, 2014 by WyattSheepMask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members waters44 Posted November 26, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted November 26, 2014 Does anyone know a good site to buy CDs from that are not available on Amazon? Â Im after The Adversary by Thy Art Is Murder but cant find it anywhere. There is one on ebay International, but thought I would check with you guys if there is anywhere else I can be looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted November 26, 2014 Author Paid Members Share Posted November 26, 2014 Tried purchasing it through the bands official merch page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members waters44 Posted November 26, 2014 Paid Members Share Posted November 26, 2014 Yep, I cant get their first album on there but luckily they have plenty of Christmas jumpers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted November 30, 2014 Author Paid Members Share Posted November 30, 2014 Whats with bands and fucking christmas jumpers?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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