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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 4, 2023 6:36:43 GMT
Maiden magnificent in Nottingham and a different setlist, divisive to some but I guess those moaning either don't buy or don't listen to their newer material or more obscure back catalogue. Cohesive setlist and not a particularly over the top stage setting ,some nice nods to the past on the visuals . Really good so roll on Brum tonight
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 4, 2023 6:51:24 GMT
The visuals are excellent. Lots of little Easter eggs in there, West Ham 7 Arsenal 3.
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 4, 2023 9:02:55 GMT
The visuals are excellent. Lots of little Easter eggs in there, West Ham 7 Arsenal 3. I saw it blind as had avoided most spoilers so tonight and Friday I can focus on the stuff I missed last night ! They did fuck one song up which was funny so hopefully make that one right in Birmingham. Really impressed last night and decent crowd too. Only clocked afterwards that if you look at the range of t-shirt designs it gives you clues on a huge chunk of the setlist . I needed another Maiden shirt anyway lol but not according to the wife
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 5, 2023 3:48:55 GMT
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Post by lordherefordsknob on Jul 5, 2023 5:50:26 GMT
Yay just managed to get a face value ticket for Springsteen on Thursday. Well happy! Enjoy, Villa park was fantastic.
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 5, 2023 9:09:48 GMT
Cracking night at Birmingham NIA for Maiden ,same set but they screwed a song up which was quite funny. Great crowd ,loud but sound was good. Train delays after so I'm a miserable sod today but frankly be hard to tell the difference with me. Photo at the Black Sabbath bridge too which is quite well done
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Post by elystokie on Jul 5, 2023 9:30:23 GMT
Cracking night at Birmingham NIA for Maiden ,same set but they screwed a song up which was quite funny. Great crowd ,loud but sound was good. Train delays after so I'm a miserable sod today but frankly be hard to tell the difference with me. Photo at the Black Sabbath bridge too which is quite well done I saw a very good mural on a massive wall in Digbeth a couple of years ago, think it was of all the famous metal bands from Brum, might interest you if you're ever in the area.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2023 19:38:00 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 5, 2023 19:51:11 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. I once saw Pulp supporting Prince at a gig at Wembley, probably around 95. Prince was good but Pulp stole the show. I’d love to see them again
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Post by UNKLE on Jul 5, 2023 19:54:58 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. One of the dads from school is playing bass for Pulp this summer…they’re playing 20 odd gigs including one in Mexico
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 5, 2023 21:22:20 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to.
Yes I was genuinely surprised at just how good they were, Jarvis is the complete showman.
I think there's a pretty good case to suggest they are even better now than they were in the 90's.
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Post by whatsashig on Jul 5, 2023 21:24:45 GMT
Not going happen but as a wish it would be the cramps
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2023 22:24:54 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. Yes I was genuinely surprised at just how good they were, Jarvis is the complete showman. I think there's a pretty good case to suggest they are even better now than they were in the 90's. Amazing when you realise he's turning 60 shortly. He still looks in good shape though so he could probably do a job for us at left back!
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 6, 2023 5:23:10 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. One of the dads from school is playing bass for Pulp this summer…they’re playing 20 odd gigs including one in Mexico I bet the mums are sick of hearing about it.
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Post by cdf on Jul 7, 2023 9:06:58 GMT
They were superb, I thought. One of the best gigs I've ever been to. One of the dads from school is playing bass for Pulp this summer…they’re playing 20 odd gigs including one in Mexico Bizarrely, the keyboard play for the Sterephonics lives in Cheadle
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Post by Robo10 on Jul 7, 2023 9:16:28 GMT
If any of you are metal orientated, the annual Bloodstock festival (a smaller Download!) is on in Derbyshire Aug 11-13th I'm probs going to get a day ticket (think they are £72) for the Sunday, 3 headliners are Sepultura, Helloween and then Megadeth - an epic line up! Biohazard on the second stage headline slot Full line up here if fancying a full weekend! www.bloodstock.uk.com/events/boa-2023/stages
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 7, 2023 10:41:05 GMT
If any of you are metal orientated, the annual Bloodstock festival (a smaller Download!) is on in Derbyshire Aug 11-13th I'm probs going to get a day ticket (think they are £72) for the Sunday, 3 headliners are Sepultura, Helloween and then Megadeth - an epic line up! Biohazard on the second stage headline slot Full line up here if fancying a full weekend! www.bloodstock.uk.com/events/boa-2023/stagesNever done it as always coincides with our family holiday but line ups consistently decent. I always do StoneDead fest in Notts at bank holiday weekend , decent lineup and some classic rock headliners and pretty inexpensive to boot . Paid £60 for two nights camping and gig www.stonedeadfestival.co.uk/
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 7, 2023 22:56:39 GMT
Maiden in London O2 was superb, great crowd and well up for it and band on fire. Play well sing well, good sound and as I said for Notts Brum a different setlist but band were enthused and that translated to the crowd. Can't say I'm relishing the drive home but that's life, wife has a day out planned and I know what side my breads buttered on!
On another note the superb indie band Shader are doing an in-store at Hanley HMV tomorrow ,I sadly can't go but we'll worth a watch
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 8, 2023 2:33:58 GMT
Maiden in London O2 was superb, great crowd and well up for it and band on fire. Play well sing well, good sound and as I said for Notts Brum a different setlist but band were enthused and that translated to the crowd. Can't say I'm relishing the drive home but that's life, wife has a day out planned and I know what side my breads buttered on! On another note the superb indie band Shader are doing an in-store at Hanley HMV tomorrow ,I sadly can't go but we'll worth a watch There's still a HMV in Hanley 😮
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Post by 36dd on Jul 8, 2023 14:06:34 GMT
Prior to Download 22 I knew a couple of Kiss tracks, then following Download I thought they were the best of the headliners (another topic about Maiden).
So last night I went solo to the AO Arena in Manchester, the support The Wild Things were pretty cool, Skindred good as per but the sound didn’t come out as clear.
The main event Kiss absolutely blew me away, the show, pyros & performance was class. Glad I’ve had two opportunities to see them & expect that’s it, age is definitely catching up with them.
Last night is up there with my all time favourites which includes Rammstein Coventry 22, Slipknot Download 09, Muse Wembley 08 & Foos Wembley 08 🤘🏻
Tonight it’s Thunder Hammer at Trentham Gardens 😎
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Post by redstriper on Jul 9, 2023 9:28:33 GMT
Last night, The Chameleons at Holmfirth picturedrome.
Superb old style venue and the place was rocking. The gig was twice postponed during covid but well worth the wait. Its sad they didn't get the recognition other 80's bands did, but this at least means you get to see them without binoculars and a new mortgage - and they are still playing brilliantly.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 9, 2023 9:36:10 GMT
Not so much a gig as a party. Went to The Devotion all dayer at Aynsley Mill yesterday. Outdoor marquee event of DJ’s playing classic 90’s house music, had a cracking time. There’s one somewhere in Stoke every few weeks and the proceeds go to charity. Highly recommended and always have a decent headliner set, yesterdays were superb
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 9, 2023 9:36:50 GMT
Prior to Download 22 I knew a couple of Kiss tracks, then following Download I thought they were the best of the headliners (another topic about Maiden). So last night I went solo to the AO Arena in Manchester, the support The Wild Things were pretty cool, Skindred good as per but the sound didn’t come out as clear. The main event Kiss absolutely blew me away, the show, pyros & performance was class. Glad I’ve had two opportunities to see them & expect that’s it, age is definitely catching up with them. Last night is up there with my all time favourites which includes Rammstein Coventry 22, Slipknot Download 09, Muse Wembley 08 & Foos Wembley 08 🤘🏻 Tonight it’s Thunder Hammer at Trentham Gardens 😎 How was Thunderhammer mate?
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 9, 2023 10:06:52 GMT
Last night, The Chameleons at Holmfirth picturedrome. Superb old style venue and the place was rocking. The gig was twice postponed during covid but well worth the wait. Its sad they didn't get the recognition other 80's bands did, but this at least means you get to see them without binoculars and a new mortgage - and they are still playing brilliantly. Probably my favourite venue. Booked into The Bridge next door, for the King King show in August.
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Post by telfordstoke on Jul 9, 2023 10:40:17 GMT
It's an odd trend that areas that don't usually host gigs put them on in summer months as a way of,so they think, making money. Telford has a weekend of shows ,last night being UB40, sparsely attended and weather dire which I fell asleep to , we live about a mile from the park it was on at. Often ill-judged as the overheads are quite high and they often end up losing money . Tonight will, I suspect, be not well attended as the headliner is the dubiously hatted N-DUBZ. Actually saw them at my daughter's first gig at Tamworth Castle in 2011, which was another promoter gone bust show in the end .
Mate went to Iron Maiden at the O2 last night and said due to circumstances was a disaster , late starting as Dave Murray was delayed in traffic , and a medical emergency after the show with a fan seemingly taken very ill, Tube station had a broken down train that severely delayed and then trains out of Kings Cross cancelled so he's ended up kipping on a bench and got first train this morning . I'll take my delayed by roadworks drive home from Friday over that any day lol. Hope the ill chap is ok clearly. For the Maiden fans on here, Bruce apparently strongly hinted this tour will have a second UK run and probably with a modified setlist.
Right I better get my N-DUBZ shirt out of mothballs...!
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jul 9, 2023 12:36:31 GMT
Rochester Castle yesterday ...
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Post by 36dd on Jul 9, 2023 15:26:32 GMT
Prior to Download 22 I knew a couple of Kiss tracks, then following Download I thought they were the best of the headliners (another topic about Maiden). So last night I went solo to the AO Arena in Manchester, the support The Wild Things were pretty cool, Skindred good as per but the sound didn’t come out as clear. The main event Kiss absolutely blew me away, the show, pyros & performance was class. Glad I’ve had two opportunities to see them & expect that’s it, age is definitely catching up with them. Last night is up there with my all time favourites which includes Rammstein Coventry 22, Slipknot Download 09, Muse Wembley 08 & Foos Wembley 08 🤘🏻 Tonight it’s Thunder Hammer at Trentham Gardens 😎 How was Thunderhammer mate? Fantastic mate, the band, crowd and atmosphere was class even with a couple of downpours. I’ve taken my kids to Volbeat, SlipKnot, Sausage and Cider Festival, but last night was the most fun they had. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it next summer 🤘🏻
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 9, 2023 15:42:45 GMT
How was Thunderhammer mate? Fantastic mate, the band, crowd and atmosphere was class even with a couple of downpours. I’ve taken my kids to Volbeat, SlipKnot, Sausage and Cider Festival, but last night was the most fun they had. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it next summer 🤘🏻 Nice one, yeh I went to it last summer and had a great time. Just forgot it was on this time around
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Post by cdf on Jul 9, 2023 18:30:05 GMT
I'm still damaged from Glastonbury Unbeknown to me, I damaged the nerves in my lower back on the first day at Glastonbury by standing around on the spot for 4 hours watching Texas and then Foo Fighters. Its fucked my walking and I have been house bound since coming back from Glastonbury
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Post by 36dd on Jul 9, 2023 18:36:28 GMT
Fantastic mate, the band, crowd and atmosphere was class even with a couple of downpours. I’ve taken my kids to Volbeat, SlipKnot, Sausage and Cider Festival, but last night was the most fun they had. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it next summer 🤘🏻 Nice one, yeh I went to it last summer and had a great time. Just forgot it was on this time around I first saw Thunder Hammer in 2019 at Trentham Gardens, then caught them at the Sugarmill in Dec 21, I missed last year at Trentham but definitely make the effort for the Trentham Garden gigs. I went the Rock Orchestra last week and feel last night was far better for half the cost of the ticket. Overall it’s been a great weekend for live music. Off to Steelhouse Festival in less than 3 weeks, can’t wait to see Those Damn Crows, When Rivers Meet, Florence Black, Kris Barras Band, BSC, Airbourne plus more
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