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Started by Jello Biafra in Other Bands & Artists

Anyone see em last night or is going tonight?
I’ll be there tonight should be a good gig.

SACRIFICE…

Posted on Fri, 5 November 2004 at 12:01

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#1

Idlevice2 wrote:

I’m going tommorow night

Posted on Fri, 5 November 2004 at 15:19

#2

MR POO! wrote:

Just back!

It rocked!

Posted on Sun, 7 November 2004 at 01:49

#3

Jello Biafra wrote:

yep seen them in dublin fri night they rocked got the setlist aswell. SACRIFICE (inc mickeys drum solo) rocked like fuck.

Posted on Mon, 8 November 2004 at 10:07

#4

Dennis wrote:

AAAArgh, you’re just teasing me, now!

I don’t get to see Motorhead ‘til next Thursday!!

This’ll be the first time I’ve caught them live, so TELL ME MORE?!

What are they playing these days?

What was the sound like?

Is Mikkey Dee fucking mental or what?!

Posted on Mon, 15 November 2004 at 13:52

#5

Idlevice2 wrote:

1)Mostly old stuff, but expect ‘All in the name of Tradgedy’ and some other new ones.
2)F***king metal, but the Ulster Hall is quieter than a cautious church mouse under heavy sedation, in a woods with no one around to hear it, so that was disappointing. Also, their PA system has NO treble whatsoever. But that’s the venue’s fault.
3)Hell yeah. And he’ll probably do a drum solo.

All in all, the Ulster Hall sucks, but the band more than make up for it. It should be good. Really good.

Posted on Tue, 16 November 2004 at 21:52

#6

discarded_retarded wrote:

went to see them last night at the hammersmith apollo and was front row for 5-6 songs! but then went into the pit and got mangled but had a great time. they played very tight and mikky dee’s drum solo was fecking sweet! xxx

Posted on Sun, 28 November 2004 at 22:44

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andys gibson sg (James Harris) wrote:

Anyone else going to any upcoming gigs on this present tour?

Posted on Thu, 7 September 2006 at 22:18

#8

Zorn wrote:

At the risk of being controversial - as usual - I have to say Motorhead was the worst gig I’ve ever been to. This was around 10 years ago. It was so loud you couldn’t hear it. Could’ve been Lemmy, could’ve been anyone. My ears took two days to recover.

I know I sound old. Probably what your granny would say. But I would never say this about any other band I’ve ever seen; I love live music. And I love Motorhead. But never again…

PS: Lemmy’s ears must be shot!

Posted on Thu, 7 September 2006 at 22:27

#9

soul doubt (an) wrote:

That’s probably why they play so loud :D

I saw them for the first time at Graspop Metal Meeting a few months ago, they blew me away. That’s why we’ll go to the Dublin gig as well. And maybe we’ll also go to see them in Brussels in November (if if would depend on me, we’ll go for sure!!!)

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 07:27

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Dennis wrote:

Zorn wrote:

At the risk of being controversial - as usual - I have to say Motorhead was the worst gig I’ve ever been to. This was around 10 years ago. It was so loud you couldn’t hear it. Could’ve been Lemmy, could’ve been anyone. My ears took two days to recover.

I know I sound old. Probably what your granny would say. But I would never say this about any other band I’ve ever seen; I love live music. And I love Motorhead. But never again…

PS: Lemmy’s ears must be shot!

Actually I agree that the sound at a Motorhead gig is usually very poor..Most of the time you can hear the drums more than anything else, Lemmy’s voice is lost in the mix a lot and Phil’s guitar is impossible to pick out for most of the show. They have made the mistake of substituting “loud” for “clear” when it comes to sound. If they want it that loud on stage, fine, knock yourself out lads! But, it should be better mixed out front, and when you see the guys who do the sound for them have been with them for the best part of 30 years, it’s no bloody wonder the sound is so bad - the sound men are fucking deaf!

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 08:55

#11

Divers (Simon) wrote:

I wear ear plugs or Attenuators to gigs (a habit from being a sound man on the road for years!)so i can hear things just fine.. so both the Motorhead gigs i have been to the sound was quite good. The headlining show of theirs was really fucking good… they played most of the songs you wanted to hear and they are Motorhead..what more could you want. Also when i saw them at hydepark they were the best band on blowing away foo fighters and even QOTSA which surprised me!

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:23

#12

Dennis wrote:

Hmmmmm I try sticking my fingers in my ears at some point during every gig I go to and it does indeed improve the sound a hell of a lot, so I think I may follow your lead on the old ear-defenders front.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:32

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soul doubt (an) wrote:

When I saw them the sound was great as well…
but my ears are pretty much damaged because I found out about earplugs way too late :(

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:32

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Divers (Simon) wrote:

Foam Ear plugs will knock a bit of the top end off so the sound is a bit more bassy. Attenuators are the ones you really want, they cost a bit as you have to have them moulded but they turn down all the frequecys equally so it’s just like the gig is at a more normal and none ear damaging level, you also don’t feel like your missing the power as well…you can get them in 15, 25 or 50 db. Just so you know:)

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:39

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Dennis wrote:

Do you have a link or any idea where to get them and how much etc?

They could be very useful for me with my own gigs, as I am convinced my drummer’s cymbals are fucking up my left ear (as I am so close to them during a gig). He just bought some new hi-hats that are heavy as fuck (could barely hold them in one hand they are that heavy) and they are DAMN loud! :D

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:46

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Divers (Simon) wrote:

I will ask a friend and let you know… i got mine done when i was 17 at some place down in Brighton and they cost about £40 and that included hearing test, moulding and the ear plugs. My friend had them done in some place in London…i will ask him. Motorbike or industrial workers get them fitted as well… so there must be plenty of places that do them.
I will try and find some links.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 09:55

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Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

There are some at the top of this page:
http://www.stringbusters.com/frameset.asp?MAIN=http://www.stringb … AL%20CARE/
These aren’t the moulded ones, but I’ve heard (excuse the pun) that they’re pretty good. I expect they’ll do well as a stop gap until you manage to get yourself the moulded ones, if that’s what you’re after.
Here’s their website:
http://www.etymotic.com/
Looks like they do the full range.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 10:22

#18

Dennis wrote:

At that price, it is definitely worth further investigation.

Thanks to both of you for the information, much appreciated.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 10:23

#19

Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

The thing I don’t like about those ones for a tenner are the huge handlebars you’ll apparently get out of the side of your head, but I guess given the choice between that or going deaf…

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 10:39

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soul doubt (an) wrote:

I’d probably lose those expensive ones in no time… so I’ll stay with the cheap ones… the problem is though that I forget to take them along to concerts most of the time :rolleyes:
They should be for sale in every venue, ear damage is no pleasure at all…
When I’m in a place where people are talking I can’t recognise the backgroundmusic anymore… very annoying if someone is asking you about the backgroundmusic: “what’s this band called again?” :o

So kids (and everyone with good ears)… protect your ears while you still can!!!!

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 10:56

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Divers (Simon) wrote:

Cheers for the links d?:)

I keep a pair of spare earplugs in my wallet, so most of the time i have a pair on me. Looking after your ears is a good thing, i love the getting up the next morning and not having a ringing in them… but i have to be careful anyway as they are my livlyhood really and i have them insured (the ears not the ear plugs:p).

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 11:49

#22

soul doubt (an) wrote:

Ooh good idea, if I didn’t forget by the time I’m home, I’ll squeeze a pair in my wallet :)

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 11:53

#23

Cuchulain wrote:

Might get some earplugs as well for their gig in Dublin with Therapy?
As the gig is now moved to the smaller Olympia , the sound will be even more overwhelming.

On another note , have a fashion dilemma for that night since yesterday.
Was always gonna wear the Therapy? shirt but the missus now brought me a Motorhead shirt back from Portugal…

Gonna be a striptease/shirt-change halfway down probably.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 12:01

#24

Dennis wrote:

Wear the T? one on top of the MH one, cos it won’t be too warm to start off with and then take the T? one off.

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 12:13

#25

Misanthropologist (d) wrote:

Divers wrote:

Cheers for the links d?:)

No problem.

Quote (author unknown):

but i have to be careful anyway as they are my livlyhood really and i have them insured (the ears not the ear plugs:p).

Do you really? It makes sense, I suppose.
I wonder if I should insure my keen intellect and boyish charm?

*is rejected by insurers across the land*
:(

Posted on Fri, 8 September 2006 at 12:26

#26

Zorn wrote:

Raised this ‘cos I have a constant whine in my left ear, sort of like having a tv on without the sound, but ten times as loud. Always. Every conversation, every meeting, every thought, every time I do anything, every sleeping moment. Constant, and constantly.

Take care of your ears, people.

Posted on Sat, 9 September 2006 at 01:01

#27

soul doubt (an) wrote:

Damn… mine are still quite ok then if I read that. :o
Though I hear an annoying sound from time to time… it’s like a train is passing inside my ear :(

Posted on Sat, 9 September 2006 at 16:35

#28

Divers (Simon) wrote:

Ear pixies on their way to work… it’s nothing to worry about;)

Posted on Sat, 9 September 2006 at 16:47

#29

soul doubt (an) wrote:

:D annoying pixies! Am I lucky trains are striking more than they actually ride :p

Posted on Sat, 9 September 2006 at 17:00

#30

Divers (Simon) wrote:

lol :D

Lemmy must have about 20 platforms in his… poor fella!

Posted on Sun, 10 September 2006 at 12:36

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