Another tip that’s helped me: instead of buying food. I usually bring a Tupperware, heat it up, keep it in an insulated lunch box, get to the venue parking lot, park, eat my meal then head to the show. You save so much money, you got a good meal in your system, and you don’t have to eat expensive venue slop!! Works every time. If you’re traveling far for a show and you know you have a late commute back. Try this: Take a good 1-2 hour nap prior to the show. After the show, find a 7-11 or Sheetz to get a small but strong coffee and a protein bar. I usually bring apples and other fruits to munch on. Put on a podcast and safe travels home. Please Note: in situations like this, sometimes it’s best NOT to drink alcohol knowing you have a long drive back. It sucks, sure, but sometimes for the sake of getting home safely if the venue is really far. Then you may have to bite the bullet. Know your limits gang!
I recently attended Dying Fetus in a small venue (used to larger stadiums or venues) and as a scrawny 17 yr old. If you're in the GA pit area, BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND READ THE ROOM!! don't expect no one to push you into the pit because they will (personal experience)
Concert Security here: (Germany, other countries may have different regulations) Some notes 14:20 I had a visitor complain about someone spilling beer on his head multiple times. it was in the seating. I warned the spiller not to do it again or else he's out. That just ruins everything. If you wanna dance with your fucking beer in your hand, grab a ticket in the arena and don't be a dick. Smoking: We always warn smokers to put out their cigarette (and no, vaping isn't an option either). If you see someone smoking and don't like it, just talk to us. Also some addiitons: Security are your friends. Most of us don't work there to just work there. We love the music as much as you do, we just don't wanna pay the ticket price :) You can ask about anything. If we don't know the answer, we will tell you who might. Where are the toilets? Did you find my phone? What's the answer to all life? Did you see my friend? Do you wanna play some catch? Take. Care. Of. Yourself. Take a time out if you need it. Drink some water. Don't be afraid to leave early if you're feeling unwell. And if you do, but don't want to leave, talk to the medics (If you can't find any, talk to - you guessed it - security) Plan your arrival and departure. If your country is a little bit more advanced than the US, there may be a smart invention called Public Transport. If your country is more advanced than germany, that public transport is also a viable option. In Munich for example, you can either take the train the whole way or drive to Munich and go on with ParknRide, where you park your car on the outskirts of the city and continue with U-Bahn or other transports. Here, all the venues are pretty close to subway stations. At most, you have to walk 15 minutes (usually closer, that's just the farthest I can think of rn), but you'd have to do that if you arrived by car as well. (Talking for germany): if you go by train: Plan for Deutsche Bahn doing deutsche Bahn things. I usually take one train earlier than I want to, to arrive according to schedule. Departure: Concerts usually end around 11pm here. If you have to take the train: Either get a room or you have to leave earlier.
Your #1 tip is something i wish i had done much earlier. I am 37 and just now started going to shows alone, I'm done missing shows because of someone else.
I’m in the same boat. I’ve been going to shows solo for years now. I don’t even bother asking if anyone wants to go. I even ended up going to Wacken on my own.
@@jonr2407 it's actually fun going alone. I love talking with new people. Of course I'd rather have my Ride or Die be by my side but she can't always get off of work. 🤘❤️
I go solo 90% of the time, it's great! You can hit the pit, barrier or do whatever else you want without worrying about finding people after. Even when I go with friends I warn them before and typically meet back up with them after either at the entrance or train station 😂
I never miss out on concerts, because my wife have been with me on all concerts and festivals around Norway and Sweden the last 13+ years. Seen around 600 bands, and some of them multiple times. We recently were on Cannibal Corpse concert too. She don't like all bands, but she like the atmosphere and people at metal concerts and festivals.
to tag onto secure your belongings: lost and found (aka - don't be a douche): if you find a phone, or a wallet, or keys, or a shoe (hey it happens in the pit sometimes),etc. please hold it up and take a look around. there's a very good chance that person is actively looking for it and will thank you immensely for safe guarding and returning it. and if you don't find them - hold onto it and then turn it into lost and found or the bar or whatever, there's a very good chance they'll ask around after the show and still get their stuff back. you'd want somebody to do it for you - so don't be a douche.
Actually happened to somebody I went to a Dark Tranquillity + Amorphis show a few months ago. During the final changeover we lost a phone and ended up driving quite a few miles back to the venue. It's an interesting feeling when you meet the band, watch them play, then leave and then return before they've loaded all their equipment and left. Hell, Mikael was still hanging around the bar when we came in. Fortunately, the best thing happened and either the staff or a fellow metalhead returned the phone and it was just sitting on the bar. That night had two themes: One, to decorate your phone with something to make it visible in the dark (e.g. a phone case or some stickers). Two, metalheads are nice people!
Man, I always hold things in the air when I find shit. The faces of people getting their new bought tshirt or watches back is a kind of drug for me too. Ones I went out smoking with someone I helped, that was a great f'cking evening.
@ I once had someone rip of a necklace I was wearing in the pit (stupid me but I had worn it to dozens of shows with no issue), despite a couple of people helping me look for it in the pit - no one fessed up and returned it. I even checked after the show and with the venue. Ruined what otherwise would have been a great night. All I can say to that is karma’s a bitch.
Good comfortable shoes/boots are a must Ear plugs, especially for local shows with bad mixing. I prefer the little squishy marshmallow looking ones This is mostly a small venue thing(at least to me), get there early. Utilize things like spot hero Dress accordingly, bullet belts look cool but sometimes security will make you ditch it Hydrate Carabiners for keys stuffed into a pocket helps Hard cases for glasses will save you a pain in the ass If the pit opens up be aware of it If someone falls down in the pit help if you can
For hearing protection I recommend everyone to spend a few bucks extra and get ear protection specificly for music. They start at like 25 bucks and reduce volume more evenly across frequency so you have good sound AND no tinnitus.
@singemfrc I always wear walking shoes or hiking shoes to Louder Than Life. We rent an AIrbandb within walking distance. It's been the same families house for a few years. It's a 20 -30 min walk. And they leave us a case of water in the fridge, coffee and snacks. Everything from shampoo to makeup remover. Awesome family. We've really lucked out.
I have some more cool tips 1. Live in Europe 2. Use public transportation 3. Drink some beers before the show with you friends or any random other fans and don't get drunk because you live in Europe and your so adapted to alcohol that a few beers don't make you wasted. 4. Don't head home straight after the show. Drink some more beer 🍻 5. if you want to go to the front do crowd surfing but let yourself fall down at a good spot. Pretend that it was an accident but you don't want to surf another time. 6. Always wear good boots
1. If you have a strong bladder, this is a good. I’ll get there early and go to the very front left or right. You’ll have a great view and not get pounded on as much. 2. Another great way to get to the front, I cut through the mosh pit. 3. More of proper etiquette. If someone falls, help them up. 4. If you have a pit pass for a festival and aren’t staying for the “headliner”, hook a brother up and give someone your pass. I usually have two hour drive after a concert. So I have been known to leave before the closer
When i see a band i've been waiting to see for a while, i like to stay until the end and then just wait inside the arena until most people have left. Not great if you've got work in the morning. But it feels great to calm down and try to comprehend everything that happened. Great vid Wyatt, keep it up🤘🤘
Im 13, and im going to the danish metal festival “Copenhell”, where Slipknot, In Flames, Dream Theater, King Diamond, and a lot of other big bands is playing, and since its my first big metal concert im a little nervous
I don't have any friends, lost them due to moves, getting old - at 49 I decided to say fuck it go solo. I've missed so many concerts over the years due to thinking I had to have friends to go with; in the past year I've been to some amazing shows by myself and have had an amazing time!
Being aware of your surroundings is just a good life survival skill honestly - there's been so much crazy shit that has happened over the years and especially in an enclosed space it's just good to know where the fucking exits are. This really became a thing for me after the Station Fire in 2003 - ever since I don't even think about it anymore, it's all subconscious whenever I go into a a venue or even just a large crowd. also, always good policy to look out for and avoid dickheads.
Yeah y'all, don't be afraid to go to shows alone. Do it all the time and i'm a very blind female. The metal gods and goddesses must be protecting me. Taken some very sketch rides, very far to get to shows esp. Pre uber being a thing. I'm stupid or determined, you pick. When it comes to shows. Going alone has paid off. Made friends, gotten to have amazing experiences i wouldn't have gotten to have if i waited around for other people.
Tip#16 The Circle Pit Sling Shot - If you want to get much closer to the front than you currently are, wait for a circle pit to open up ahead of you. Then start making your way through the crowd pointing towards the circle pit. Most people will understand you are trying to get into it, and will either let you through, or at least wont get mad at you for getting past them. Then once you're in the pit run half a lap to the front of it and exit the pit at it's closest point to the stage. You should now be about max 10 rows of people from the front.
This is a tip I was thinking of too lol. You can get pretty dang close to the stage if you move with the crowd, dance or mosh, and find seams in the crowd to sorta glide closer in towards the band. Works great! Cheers!
Tip wear earplugs. Yes you think its hardcore to not wear earplugs untill you have ear damage some venue's have a really hard sound especially indoor. There are unique earplugs who are made personally for you and basically let you hear the whole concert but still protects you check it out safety first !!
Great advice and I’m a pro show goer. Man, I would LOVE to hear the audio for the clips you are showing of the kids in the parking lots. That would be epic
i believe its a youtube video of a group of kids attending a metal concert. something titled along the lines of “80s kids going to metal concert” i hope you are able to find it!
@@meghanalley1427 That's from a well-known film called "Heavy Metal Parking Lot". Filmed back in the mid-80's before a Judas Priest (Turbo-era) / Dokken concert. Great stuff!
@@toomanyblocks8448 putting some proteins in ur face gives u more energy and if u do it before drinking or doing drugs helps against going bad, or at least to my knowledge.
I had the same issue years ago after seeing Alice Cooper and then going clubbing afterwards. Lotta weird looks from security when your arms and shirt are coated with stage blood.
i'm a big fan of a McDonald's 20 piece nugget box before the show. just saw Anthrax, Kreator and Testament from the barrier where i ate at 4pm and wasnt remotely hungry when it was over at 11pm. having a lot of protein is really good, and avoiding venue food is even better
All these are great tips coming from a veteran concert attendee but I had to comment about tip #9. Specifically the part about leaving mid-set to get a drink or use the restroom even if it's a band you love. I do this often with bands I've seen before. When I know they are about to play that one famous song that gets played every performance, I duck out right away. Case in point: I've seen Enter Sandman played live before plus I've heard the song millions of times so the last time I seen Metallica, I quietly exited when they were playing their most famous song.
Some of my favorite memories from going to shows is hanging out in the parking lot before (and sometimes during) the show. I've met a lot of my favorite bands by doing exactly that.
I think to add to #12, also read the room, or more specifically, area of the room you are in. If you want to mosh, go to the pit area with the rest. If you are near some girlfriends or parents or older people who are obviously where they are because they are trying to avoid the shenanigans, don't slam into them or try to push them into the pit. Some people go to these shows that have health issues but still want to enjoy the show. My 73 year old father still loves going to brutal death metal shows, but he has a pretty bad back and getting knocked down can mess it up for a month (or more) and require several trips to the chiropractor, and while he of course stays away from the pit area there are still people to watch out for. I have another friend who is missing his left eye and obviously has bad peripheral vision because of that. He deliberately tries to place himself on the left side of the room against a post or wall or something when he can, and again he avoids the pit, but he is at risk of getting literally blindsided by people. I know it's not "metal" and I know people are are taking risks by going to shows with injuries or health things, but if we are respectful and look out for each other first then everyone can enjoy the show.
Proper footwear. I started a job a long time ago that required steel toed shoes then started wearing them to concerts. Totally worth it. No worries about someone stepping on your toes because you won't hardly feel it. They're also designed to be worn by people who stand on concrete all day. So if you have bad arch support like I do and get back pain after standing for a long time, they're amazing. Take care of your feet.
I’m 60 years old and I’ve been going to shows, a lot of shows, since the late 70s. I thought this was going to be complete BS, there wasn’t a bad tip in here. Very well done. You’ve obviously been to a lot of shows. I have a good tip. If your a rowdy person like me who tends to get in trouble at shows, if your at a venue where you can’t smoke, a lot of times they’ll stamp your hand so you can go outside and smoke and get back in. Always get your hand stamped. That way, when you get thrown out, it’s easy to get back in. Walk around the venue from where they threw you out to where you come back in from smoking.
As a metal head and a paramedic who sometimes works at festivals and gigs as a life saver/comfort blanket/responsible adult (kind of) my pro tips; "Drink water!!!"- one of my main occupations as a medic is to put people on drips (especially at summer festivals). You are at a summer festival in blazing heat? Sun screen, applied in regular intervals and a hat. If you are still compos mentes after various substances keep on as much cloth as possible.Please! I might enjoy your physique, but your skin is not happy when you turn the colour of a boiled lobster. Did I mention, drinking water ?! If you feel faint, panicky or are in pain,alert your neighbours, or if you are the neighbour, and see somebody going down in the middle of a mosh pit, pick them up and if necessary reach them through to the nearest available exit. Idiots like me will be there to help (and grumble inside that we are missing a great piece of e.g. In Flames.) We swore an oath, we'll help you. Ear protection. They are so much better nowadays and will help your future self. Listen to the paramedics! If they tell you, you have 3 cracked ribs, or a head wound, or a foot which does not point in its usual direction they are probably right... it's not a "mere flesh wound". The reason you do not feel pain is either shock, alcohol or other substances (or all of them at the same time). Metal crowds are my favourite concert crowds because they tend to be puppy dogs, really. Very conscious of others and polite and helpful. Thanks Wyatt for mentioning water. It makes the world go round....and your body keeps up 😊, it also ensures that I get paid while enjoying Meshuggah or another legend. This is tongue in cheek... obviously 😊.
You are there to help others! So you are anything but an idiot! Not all heros wear capes! I have been at the Novarock Festival in Austria from 2012 to 2015 every year. There are 150k people. Almost every day, we have seen at least one person, needing help from the paramedics, due to a circulatory collapse. And thank you for the Monty Python reference!
My first couple of festivals in Europe were alone and now I have friends that come along every year. Some from here in the States and others from Europe who I have met over the years. If you have the means, go!
I have a tip for getting to the front if you really like the support act and maybe like the main band a little less: Ask someone at the front if they would consider letting you stand in the front for your favourite band. I did this for Kamelot my dad was parked on a balcony because that is where all the disabled people are, I went through the normal entrance and asked the first people I saw if I could be in the front for Blackbriar. They said yes and let me stand in front for Ad Infinitum too.
You’re not kidding about “smelly”. I was in the pit at Anthrax last night, it was overall quite smelly but a couple of wafts that i got just about gave me the boak.
Totally agree @12:27 I know they’re journalists that want to take pictures for their websites. But I can’t stand how so many people forget that the experience of enjoying why we came in the first place. Metal.
About show recording, I always not only turn the brightness all the way down but also I hold my phone while doing "horns" with my hand so I cover most of the screen to not annoy anyone behind me and dont take any more viewing space with my hand than I would take with just sticking my horns out
The best thing to wear for concerts: cargo pants. They have many pockets where you can secure your wallet, phone, cigarettes, lighter and other things you don't want to lose while headbanging, moshing and having epileptic seizures for a few hours. Earplugs are underrated. They don't block the sound, they only muffle the vibrations from the bass, so your eardrums won't suffer. There are concerts where they won't let you bring your water bottle inside. Happened a few times. Nothing more annoying having some glue snorter in front of you filming the entire concert on the tablet. I'm there to see the band not your stupid iPad. Also, can we have flashing the lighters back instead of the phones? Lighters were much better for the atmosphere.
@@starscreamthecruel8026 Here's an idea no one will waste their money investing in it. Add a light to imitate a flame on the vapes for concerts and stuff. Like those fake electric candles.
you're doing the (dark) lord's work here - this video is a public service. to really emphasize the earplugs recommendation; i was more concerned with looking cool than protecting my ears when i was first going to shows - i'm pushing 50 and the last time i experienced silence was when i was 15. tinnitus is no joke - wear some fucking earplugs!
READ THE PIT BEFORE YOU JUMP IN. Don't jump into a pit that isn't moshing or dancing the way you'd like it, unless you are willing to match that energy and know the health risks of doing so. Jumping into a pit without reading it or doing your own thing can cause a fight or injury to you/someone else. It also can throw the vibe off for everyone as some people won't go in the pit because of other people. It's happened to me and it sucks; because I want to have a good time push some people around, do some circle putting but didn't sign up for a straight MMA kick to the chin. There are bands I love but wouldn't mosh to because of the nature of their pits. Read the pit. Don't be that guy not matching everyone else. That way we all have fun
I remember a few years ago i went to see alice in chains. I went by myself and just happened to see one of my old friends from high school. I met with him and the whole concert was so much better(he also was in a better spot than i was originally lol)
I swore I was never going to another Ghost concert since last time it was just phones in my face all night, but on their 2025 tour, they have a phone ban, which convinced me to give them another chance.
People who fight the invisible ninjas in the mosh pit usually hit like little punks, it is fun to block their punches/kicks, and laugh at them. (You people are adorable)
another good point that kind of uses #10's technique (get to the front) - if you are with friends and they are in the middle of a huge crowd you are much more likely to find them again and quickly if you approach from the sides and then work your way back. people are more likely to let you pass since they see you coming and your friends are more likely to see you and can signal to you as well.
I have been going to concerts alone for years. I never leave early but I usually have a hotel or it's small and doesn't matter. If you can go for some food and then leave.
1:34 instantly the beta tip of all. Just go out there! I met some of the best friends I have rn only because I went to Shows alone, always meeting the same people and becoming friends over the time 🔥
At 40 years old it is nearly impossible to get anyone to travel for a show. So I have been going solo a lot in recent years and am totally fine with it. And a big regret of mine is not wearing ear plugs until recent years.
I should really invest in earplugs. Been going to shows since i was 14 and im 47 now. Luckily, hearing loss hasn't been too bad and no tinnitus. moshing days are over after a few concussions (only 1 from concerts),but had to come out of retirement a few weeks ago for Hatebreed and Carcass!
14:00 this tip hits in the worst way for me. Storytime. I was at my first Slipknot Concert featuring Behemoth, Gojira, and Volbeat. Not only was this my first Slipknot concert but also my first time getting drunk too. So i was in the lawn area, drunk as can be. When Behemoth came on stage and i rock the F*** out🤘 I'm headbanging, tornado spinning my hair, having the time of my life. But all the while, my mom before Behemoth was pouring water on my head. The concert was in Phoenix, AZ 104° weather outside. Then some Debbie Downer came to ruin my fun because my wet hair was splashing her. I still continued and had fun🤘
Sometimes presales have lower prices than general public sales. My mobile provider also has a benefits program for customers. 10% off concert tickets. If I had signed up earlier I could have saved 10% on my King Diamond ticket
I used to take a taxi from the hotel to the amphitheater in St Louis, here in Missouri. And I always left on the left song and there were always cabs waiting🎉🎉
My added tips: This is for the ladies (or I guess anyone who wears a bra). Before I participate in any metal activities, I put all my belongings in my bra strap and hook my car keys to my bra. Never lost a thing! I have also snuck airplane bottles of whiskey in there before too to save money on drinking, but security is hip to this now so I dont do it as often. This is risky bc a show may sell out. But I usually wait til the last minute for a show I dont think is going to sell out to get my ticket. The day before and day of I am usually able to get deeply discounted tickets on the resale market. Ive seen them as low as $4. The least I have personally spent was $10 for a show that was $40 plus before fees buying them regularly. At smaller shows I try to go to the same bartender each time I go up., be extremely nice, and tip well. I usually get much stronger drinks as the night goes on. Eat before the show!! The concert food sucks and is crazy expensive! Definitely agree on not missing out on the show bc no one can join you. Ive been to most shows alone and I honestly prefer it. I can leave for the show when I want, arrive whenever, stand wherever in the venue, and decide when I have had enough and leave. Or stay longer! I love the freedom of not having to decide with other people what to do. Ive had to leave show’s early when I didnt want to bc my group wanted to leave and they were my way home. Going solo is awesome and I definitely recommend it! If you are a woman going solo, just watch your surroundings and dont drink too much. And if you leave your drink unattended, go buy another one and throw that one away. I try to leave the venue when others are so I am walking to my car in a crowd instead of on my own.
1. Don’t be that guy that’s 7 feet tall and stands front and center. 2. Speaking of front and center, it’s not always the best view. 3. If you get stuck in traffic leaving, don’t leave. I’ll sit in my car for 30 min or so before even starting it. By then everyone is gone and I drive right out. You’re going to have to wait one way or another.
Get up front and hope for the best. sometimes musicians will hand shit directly to people if they see them really into the music. other times they just toss it into the crowd and at that point it's just pure luck.
To add to that be cool to the staff, security, and crew up front. I've gotten a lot picks, drumsticks, and setlists by simply saying "Please" instead of being a dick.
Exactly what the last 2 people replied. Be cool with security up front and be into the music I was a a slayer show and a drumstick and setlist didn't make it past the barricade. I chatted with the security dude in between songs, so when he picked them up he handed them directly to me.
Growing up, I had a pair of Old Navy jeans that had a big pocket with a zipper that ran pretty much the entire length of each leg. Those were dubbed my concert pants because I could easily fit a tshirt in the pocket and then go about my business hands free.
I usually just stuff the tee shirt down my pants and let it hang there. It’s worked for years. Stuff the bottom in to the top of your pants and let the top hang over the side.
If you wear glasses, DON'T make the mistake of wearing them into the mosh pit. Either skip the pit or else skip the glasses and go nearsighted for the experience since shows are more about hearing than seeing anyway. (And yes, I found this out the hard way by getting my glasses busted in my first mosh pit back in college. I always wear contacts to pit shows now.)
Me: "I'm going to see _____________ on ________________ (day). If you want to come along, you're welcome to join me. If not, that's okay too. Because I'm going to see _____________ on ________________ (day), with or without you."
Earplugs earplugs earplugs. Trust me, wear earplugs. Listen to this man, he’s wise. I’m an old head and this old head wishes this hissing in his head would go away but it never will. There are treatments but there is no cure.
Also, in some cases, you might want to consider leaving maybe a little bit before the last song. Especially if you’re at a venue where it’s basically impossible to park away from. For example me and my brother had to leave halfway through Def Leppard’s headline set at Hersheypark stadium and we still had post-concert traffic and was able to hear damn near the rest of the set waiting to get out of the parking lot. Also, on an unrelated note, hersheypark stadium fucking sucks
I can't stand people with their phones at shows either. I remember before camera phones, you couldn't bring a camera or any recording device in the venue. And you would never see me leave a show early to get out of the parking lot quicker. Being stuck in traffic is just part of going to a concert in my opinion. Being a deadhead I am use to hanging out for a while after the show anyway and partying a bit more. Lol. And then by the time we get out of there a couple of hours later the traffic is less stressful. So that's my tip. Just hang out and have a good time instead of fighting with 20000 other cars.
I've met some of my best friends at random metal shows!!!!!! Seriously metalheads may seem scary but I feel the most safe in a pit ...you will always get picked up and looked after!!...unless its the Hollywood Palladium you'll get murdered in the pit there.
If you want to secure your stuff, just do what I do. Leave your walket in your car and only take your ID and bank card and put them in your FRONT pocket. That way they won’t get lost or stolen. Minimize your keys so you’re only bringing in your car key and also put that in your FRONT pocket. And your cellphone. That’s it. That’s literally ALL you need at any concert. I don’t wear board shorts to concerts (really?) so i can’t help you there.
I dropped my phone during Suffocation while we were doing a circle pit for Liege of Inveracity(everyone was in that pit) and everyone ran over it but it survived😭
I have so very few friends....okay, none at all really. I've missed out on going to shows myself because I always thought other people would think I was loser or whatever because I don't have any friends. This is mainly by choice mind you. I used to have a big group of friends, but after being betrayed after getting sober by almost every single one of them has made me realize that I'm better off standing alone. Or with my wife, as I am married. She's just not really a metal fan, and it just is way too much for her.
Going to my first ever concert and metal concert soon. Slipknot. I have no idea what to excpect. Also i wanna get some merch, idk what i have to look out for. Like do i have to hurry to got any merch? Things like that. I got seltsam btw i aint going to the moshpit in my first metal concert. Also i dont have friends that Listen to metal. My stepsister wanted to go to slipknot with me. She normally Listen to white girl stuff. Lana del rey type stuff, itll be very interesting what she thinks of it. Also i saw Angelmaker is in germany next year, but i dont know anypne to go there with me. Im 16, so idk if i should go there on my own.
I sit or stand in the back... I'm too old now to be pushed around... I go solo and wait for a Resale Ticket and grab a single seat so, a $350 Iron Maiden ticket cost me $94.95 plus, taxes... Vivid shows the seat along with others open and the ticket is then, transferred to Ticketmaster.
only reason I finally got to see Maiden recently was because of a resale ticket. snagged a floor ticket for cheap the day before. could have gotten a nose bleed for cheaper sure, but I fucking hate being that far from the band so it was floor or lower level or bust.
LEAVE EARLY. I saw a show at an arena in london, it ended at 11 PM roughly and we only got back to our hotel at 4 in the morning. Dont be a sped leave early
1:51 Dude, I WISH that were true, but this has only worked ONCE (and the dude complimented MY shirt). People 're very unhappy to start convos with strangers. Maybe it's just our hometown, but no mater if it's a 500 ppl venue or a 2000 ppl venue, ppl just dgaf & I'm tired of telling people "nice shirt, dude, that band's awesome" and barely get a grin back.
Get a spot close--head to the pit. Most times people will be more than ok (and you will get some pats on the back and "good luck) if you just say "excuse heading to the pit". Gets me to close to the stage every time
Another tip that’s helped me: instead of buying food. I usually bring a Tupperware, heat it up, keep it in an insulated lunch box, get to the venue parking lot, park, eat my meal then head to the show. You save so much money, you got a good meal in your system, and you don’t have to eat expensive venue slop!! Works every time.
If you’re traveling far for a show and you know you have a late commute back. Try this: Take a good 1-2 hour nap prior to the show. After the show, find a 7-11 or Sheetz to get a small but strong coffee and a protein bar. I usually bring apples and other fruits to munch on. Put on a podcast and safe travels home. Please Note: in situations like this, sometimes it’s best NOT to drink alcohol knowing you have a long drive back. It sucks, sure, but sometimes for the sake of getting home safely if the venue is really far. Then you may have to bite the bullet. Know your limits gang!
I recently attended Dying Fetus in a small venue (used to larger stadiums or venues) and as a scrawny 17 yr old. If you're in the GA pit area, BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND READ THE ROOM!! don't expect no one to push you into the pit because they will (personal experience)
Erm.. don't push people into the pit, especially if they're trying to get away from it!
@@devononair Some guy full on sprinted into me during subjected to a beating, so it's safe to say I got out of the way before I got hurt.
@@devononair Oh I didn't push anyone, it's just a PSA for newbies like me to be careful where you're standing relative to the pit.
then move away from the pit bro??
@@tomcat122200 I was pretty far from the pit when this happened, it was still fun haha.
Concert Security here: (Germany, other countries may have different regulations)
Some notes
14:20 I had a visitor complain about someone spilling beer on his head multiple times. it was in the seating. I warned the spiller not to do it again or else he's out. That just ruins everything. If you wanna dance with your fucking beer in your hand, grab a ticket in the arena and don't be a dick.
Smoking: We always warn smokers to put out their cigarette (and no, vaping isn't an option either). If you see someone smoking and don't like it, just talk to us.
Also some addiitons:
Security are your friends. Most of us don't work there to just work there. We love the music as much as you do, we just don't wanna pay the ticket price :) You can ask about anything. If we don't know the answer, we will tell you who might. Where are the toilets? Did you find my phone? What's the answer to all life? Did you see my friend? Do you wanna play some catch?
Take. Care. Of. Yourself. Take a time out if you need it. Drink some water. Don't be afraid to leave early if you're feeling unwell. And if you do, but don't want to leave, talk to the medics (If you can't find any, talk to - you guessed it - security)
Plan your arrival and departure. If your country is a little bit more advanced than the US, there may be a smart invention called Public Transport. If your country is more advanced than germany, that public transport is also a viable option. In Munich for example, you can either take the train the whole way or drive to Munich and go on with ParknRide, where you park your car on the outskirts of the city and continue with U-Bahn or other transports. Here, all the venues are pretty close to subway stations. At most, you have to walk 15 minutes (usually closer, that's just the farthest I can think of rn), but you'd have to do that if you arrived by car as well.
(Talking for germany): if you go by train: Plan for Deutsche Bahn doing deutsche Bahn things. I usually take one train earlier than I want to, to arrive according to schedule.
Departure: Concerts usually end around 11pm here. If you have to take the train: Either get a room or you have to leave earlier.
Your #1 tip is something i wish i had done much earlier. I am 37 and just now started going to shows alone, I'm done missing shows because of someone else.
I’m in the same boat. I’ve been going to shows solo for years now. I don’t even bother asking if anyone wants to go. I even ended up going to Wacken on my own.
@@BarryMcDikkon same. I'm going to sonic temple and rockville solo this year
@@jonr2407 it's actually fun going alone. I love talking with new people. Of course I'd rather have my Ride or Die be by my side but she can't always get off of work. 🤘❤️
I go solo 90% of the time, it's great! You can hit the pit, barrier or do whatever else you want without worrying about finding people after. Even when I go with friends I warn them before and typically meet back up with them after either at the entrance or train station 😂
I never miss out on concerts, because my wife have been with me on all concerts and festivals around Norway and Sweden the last 13+ years.
Seen around 600 bands, and some of them multiple times.
We recently were on Cannibal Corpse concert too. She don't like all bands, but she like the atmosphere and people at metal concerts and festivals.
to tag onto secure your belongings: lost and found (aka - don't be a douche): if you find a phone, or a wallet, or keys, or a shoe (hey it happens in the pit sometimes),etc. please hold it up and take a look around. there's a very good chance that person is actively looking for it and will thank you immensely for safe guarding and returning it. and if you don't find them - hold onto it and then turn it into lost and found or the bar or whatever, there's a very good chance they'll ask around after the show and still get their stuff back. you'd want somebody to do it for you - so don't be a douche.
Actually happened to somebody I went to a Dark Tranquillity + Amorphis show a few months ago. During the final changeover we lost a phone and ended up driving quite a few miles back to the venue. It's an interesting feeling when you meet the band, watch them play, then leave and then return before they've loaded all their equipment and left. Hell, Mikael was still hanging around the bar when we came in. Fortunately, the best thing happened and either the staff or a fellow metalhead returned the phone and it was just sitting on the bar.
That night had two themes: One, to decorate your phone with something to make it visible in the dark (e.g. a phone case or some stickers). Two, metalheads are nice people!
Man, I always hold things in the air when I find shit. The faces of people getting their new bought tshirt or watches back is a kind of drug for me too. Ones I went out smoking with someone I helped, that was a great f'cking evening.
@ I once had someone rip of a necklace I was wearing in the pit (stupid me but I had worn it to dozens of shows with no issue), despite a couple of people helping me look for it in the pit - no one fessed up and returned it. I even checked after the show and with the venue. Ruined what otherwise would have been a great night. All I can say to that is karma’s a bitch.
@@Lumbergo that's unfortunate man...
Do u now take shit off u or what else do u do with necklaces and rings and stuff like that?
@@duckinnamug320 wedding ring stays on but no other jewelry or anything these days.
Some of the best shows iv been to have been by myself.
Great time when flying solo, no arguing who's buying the tickets or the drinks at the concert.
@@YoursTrulyThe1Pony Or if you see a good spot open up and they're "happy here"
I honestly prefer it!!
@@bridgetxrose Yeah I think I prefer it too. You can just do what you want and not have to ask your friends what they want to do.
Good comfortable shoes/boots are a must
Ear plugs, especially for local shows with bad mixing. I prefer the little squishy marshmallow looking ones
This is mostly a small venue thing(at least to me), get there early. Utilize things like spot hero
Dress accordingly, bullet belts look cool but sometimes security will make you ditch it
Hydrate
Carabiners for keys stuffed into a pocket helps
Hard cases for glasses will save you a pain in the ass
If the pit opens up be aware of it
If someone falls down in the pit help if you can
For hearing protection I recommend everyone to spend a few bucks extra and get ear protection specificly for music. They start at like 25 bucks and reduce volume more evenly across frequency so you have good sound AND no tinnitus.
I started wearing hiking shoes to aftershock every year and my feet are so much happier!
@singemfrc I always wear walking shoes or hiking shoes to Louder Than Life. We rent an AIrbandb within walking distance. It's been the same families house for a few years. It's a 20 -30 min walk. And they leave us a case of water in the fridge, coffee and snacks. Everything from shampoo to makeup remover. Awesome family. We've really lucked out.
I have some more cool tips
1. Live in Europe
2. Use public transportation
3. Drink some beers before the show with you friends or any random other fans and don't get drunk because you live in Europe and your so adapted to alcohol that a few beers don't make you wasted.
4. Don't head home straight after the show. Drink some more beer 🍻
5. if you want to go to the front do crowd surfing but let yourself fall down at a good spot. Pretend that it was an accident but you don't want to surf another time.
6. Always wear good boots
Tip number 0: Go to local shows!
Just sucks when you live in an area where literally nothing happens.
1. If you have a strong bladder, this is a good. I’ll get there early and go to the very front left or right. You’ll have a great view and not get pounded on as much.
2. Another great way to get to the front, I cut through the mosh pit.
3. More of proper etiquette. If someone falls, help them up.
4. If you have a pit pass for a festival and aren’t staying for the “headliner”, hook a brother up and give someone your pass. I usually have two hour drive after a concert. So I have been known to leave before the closer
When i see a band i've been waiting to see for a while, i like to stay until the end and then just wait inside the arena until most people have left.
Not great if you've got work in the morning.
But it feels great to calm down and try to comprehend everything that happened.
Great vid Wyatt, keep it up🤘🤘
I like your profile picture. I've seen Rammstein live once when I was 13.
Help people up that fall, it could be you needing a hand.
indeed. Always help a fellow friend.
I am so looking forward to Ghost 'no phones' policy for next year's tour. Back to the 80s! I am fed up of watching gigs through phones.
Im 13, and im going to the danish metal festival “Copenhell”, where Slipknot, In Flames, Dream Theater, King Diamond, and a lot of other big bands is playing, and since its my first big metal concert im a little nervous
I don't have any friends, lost them due to moves, getting old - at 49 I decided to say fuck it go solo. I've missed so many concerts over the years due to thinking I had to have friends to go with; in the past year I've been to some amazing shows by myself and have had an amazing time!
Being aware of your surroundings is just a good life survival skill honestly - there's been so much crazy shit that has happened over the years and especially in an enclosed space it's just good to know where the fucking exits are. This really became a thing for me after the Station Fire in 2003 - ever since I don't even think about it anymore, it's all subconscious whenever I go into a a venue or even just a large crowd. also, always good policy to look out for and avoid dickheads.
Shower before going to the concert
Also, if you're on the edge of a pit, you're on picking people up duty.
shower before and after....for the love of god
Yeah y'all, don't be afraid to go to shows alone. Do it all the time and i'm a very blind female. The metal gods and goddesses must be protecting me. Taken some very sketch rides, very far to get to shows esp. Pre uber being a thing. I'm stupid or determined, you pick. When it comes to shows. Going alone has paid off. Made friends, gotten to have amazing experiences i wouldn't have gotten to have if i waited around for other people.
Tip#16 The Circle Pit Sling Shot - If you want to get much closer to the front than you currently are, wait for a circle pit to open up ahead of you. Then start making your way through the crowd pointing towards the circle pit. Most people will understand you are trying to get into it, and will either let you through, or at least wont get mad at you for getting past them. Then once you're in the pit run half a lap to the front of it and exit the pit at it's closest point to the stage. You should now be about max 10 rows of people from the front.
This is a tip I was thinking of too lol. You can get pretty dang close to the stage if you move with the crowd, dance or mosh, and find seams in the crowd to sorta glide closer in towards the band. Works great! Cheers!
Tip wear earplugs. Yes you think its hardcore to not wear earplugs untill you have ear damage some venue's have a really hard sound especially indoor. There are unique earplugs who are made personally for you and basically let you hear the whole concert but still protects you check it out safety first !!
#4 or use something called "public transport". I know, it might be a very novel idea for some.
Great advice and I’m a pro show goer. Man, I would LOVE to hear the audio for the clips you are showing of the kids in the parking lots. That would be epic
ruclips.net/video/whZuz5Dwtw8/видео.html
i believe its a youtube video of a group of kids attending a metal concert. something titled along the lines of “80s kids going to metal concert” i hope you are able to find it!
ruclips.net/video/QBryTebK2Og/видео.htmlsi=zSEOk0CjlJSQCpWL
@@meghanalley1427 That's from a well-known film called "Heavy Metal Parking Lot". Filmed back in the mid-80's before a Judas Priest (Turbo-era) / Dokken concert. Great stuff!
As a metal concert veteran, these are all spot on. It’s been a while for me now that I’m getting older. Maybe it’s time!
My personal tips.
Shower before going.
eat something high in protein.
Drink water
Consume caffeine
Don't be a prick.
why protein specifically before the show?
@@toomanyblocks8448 putting some proteins in ur face gives u more energy and if u do it before drinking or doing drugs helps against going bad, or at least to my knowledge.
@@duckinnamug320 protein digests very slowly, it's carbs that give you energy
@@toomanyblocks8448 oh damn. I'm just stupid i guess lol
@toomanyblocks8448 protein helps with your muscles and it makes you feel full somewhat. Carbs mixed with protein is good too.
Just saw GWAR Wednesday night in Nashville. I was stained completely red 😂😂😂. Lots of weird looks from the 7 Eleven customers when we left the show.
I had the same issue years ago after seeing Alice Cooper and then going clubbing afterwards. Lotta weird looks from security when your arms and shirt are coated with stage blood.
Leave during the Encore and you will be golden when you go to the parking lot. Quick out and off to the next destination
i'm a big fan of a McDonald's 20 piece nugget box before the show. just saw Anthrax, Kreator and Testament from the barrier where i ate at 4pm and wasnt remotely hungry when it was over at 11pm. having a lot of protein is really good, and avoiding venue food is even better
All these are great tips coming from a veteran concert attendee but I had to comment about tip #9. Specifically the part about leaving mid-set to get a drink or use the restroom even if it's a band you love. I do this often with bands I've seen before. When I know they are about to play that one famous song that gets played every performance, I duck out right away. Case in point: I've seen Enter Sandman played live before plus I've heard the song millions of times so the last time I seen Metallica, I quietly exited when they were playing their most famous song.
Some of my favorite memories from going to shows is hanging out in the parking lot before (and sometimes during) the show. I've met a lot of my favorite bands by doing exactly that.
15:00 that shit looks mad as fuck. It put a big smile on my face seeing that.
Shoutout to you showing footage of Burgettestown, PA. My local amphitheater growing up in Pittsburgh. The first parking lot there is Always a joke.
I think to add to #12, also read the room, or more specifically, area of the room you are in. If you want to mosh, go to the pit area with the rest. If you are near some girlfriends or parents or older people who are obviously where they are because they are trying to avoid the shenanigans, don't slam into them or try to push them into the pit.
Some people go to these shows that have health issues but still want to enjoy the show. My 73 year old father still loves going to brutal death metal shows, but he has a pretty bad back and getting knocked down can mess it up for a month (or more) and require several trips to the chiropractor, and while he of course stays away from the pit area there are still people to watch out for.
I have another friend who is missing his left eye and obviously has bad peripheral vision because of that. He deliberately tries to place himself on the left side of the room against a post or wall or something when he can, and again he avoids the pit, but he is at risk of getting literally blindsided by people.
I know it's not "metal" and I know people are are taking risks by going to shows with injuries or health things, but if we are respectful and look out for each other first then everyone can enjoy the show.
Proper footwear. I started a job a long time ago that required steel toed shoes then started wearing them to concerts. Totally worth it. No worries about someone stepping on your toes because you won't hardly feel it. They're also designed to be worn by people who stand on concrete all day. So if you have bad arch support like I do and get back pain after standing for a long time, they're amazing. Take care of your feet.
I’m 60 years old and I’ve been going to shows, a lot of shows, since the late 70s. I thought this was going to be complete BS, there wasn’t a bad tip in here. Very well done. You’ve obviously been to a lot of shows. I have a good tip. If your a rowdy person like me who tends to get in trouble at shows, if your at a venue where you can’t smoke, a lot of times they’ll stamp your hand so you can go outside and smoke and get back in. Always get your hand stamped. That way, when you get thrown out, it’s easy to get back in. Walk around the venue from where they threw you out to where you come back in from smoking.
As a metal head and a paramedic who sometimes works at festivals and gigs as a life saver/comfort blanket/responsible adult (kind of) my pro tips;
"Drink water!!!"- one of my main occupations as a medic is to put people on drips (especially at summer festivals).
You are at a summer festival in blazing heat? Sun screen, applied in regular intervals and a hat. If you are still compos mentes after various substances keep on as much cloth as possible.Please! I might enjoy your physique, but your skin is not happy when you turn the colour of a boiled lobster. Did I mention, drinking water ?!
If you feel faint, panicky or are in pain,alert your neighbours, or if you are the neighbour, and see somebody going down in the middle of a mosh pit, pick them up and if necessary reach them through to the nearest available exit. Idiots like me will be there to help (and grumble inside that we are missing a great piece of e.g. In Flames.) We swore an oath, we'll help you.
Ear protection. They are so much better nowadays and will help your future self.
Listen to the paramedics! If they tell you, you have 3 cracked ribs, or a head wound, or a foot which does not point in its usual direction they are probably right... it's not a "mere flesh wound". The reason you do not feel pain is either shock, alcohol or other substances (or all of them at the same time).
Metal crowds are my favourite concert crowds because they tend to be puppy dogs, really. Very conscious of others and polite and helpful.
Thanks Wyatt for mentioning water. It makes the world go round....and your body keeps up 😊, it also ensures that I get paid while enjoying Meshuggah or another legend.
This is tongue in cheek... obviously 😊.
You are there to help others! So you are anything but an idiot! Not all heros wear capes! I have been at the Novarock Festival in Austria from 2012 to 2015 every year. There are 150k people. Almost every day, we have seen at least one person, needing help from the paramedics, due to a circulatory collapse. And thank you for the Monty Python reference!
And a word Smith
I agree the cookies in the urnals aren’t the best
The pink ones are better 👌
@ I have only had the blue ones I’ll try one 👍
My first couple of festivals in Europe were alone and now I have friends that come along every year. Some from here in the States and others from Europe who I have met over the years. If you have the means, go!
I have a tip for getting to the front if you really like the support act and maybe like the main band a little less: Ask someone at the front if they would consider letting you stand in the front for your favourite band. I did this for Kamelot my dad was parked on a balcony because that is where all the disabled people are, I went through the normal entrance and asked the first people I saw if I could be in the front for Blackbriar. They said yes and let me stand in front for Ad Infinitum too.
You’re not kidding about “smelly”. I was in the pit at Anthrax last night, it was overall quite smelly but a couple of wafts that i got just about gave me the boak.
Gonna be at Slipknot’s extra London date next month, so this was helpful for me to watch. Will definitely be keeping these in mind!
Totally agree @12:27
I know they’re journalists that want to take pictures for their websites. But I can’t stand how so many people forget that the experience of enjoying why we came in the first place. Metal.
I wouldn't go by myself.
About show recording, I always not only turn the brightness all the way down but also I hold my phone while doing "horns" with my hand so I cover most of the screen to not annoy anyone behind me and dont take any more viewing space with my hand than I would take with just sticking my horns out
The best thing to wear for concerts: cargo pants. They have many pockets where you can secure your wallet, phone, cigarettes, lighter and other things you don't want to lose while headbanging, moshing and having epileptic seizures for a few hours.
Earplugs are underrated. They don't block the sound, they only muffle the vibrations from the bass, so your eardrums won't suffer.
There are concerts where they won't let you bring your water bottle inside. Happened a few times.
Nothing more annoying having some glue snorter in front of you filming the entire concert on the tablet. I'm there to see the band not your stupid iPad.
Also, can we have flashing the lighters back instead of the phones? Lighters were much better for the atmosphere.
I've seen a modern version of that, where they use their torch on their phones. Most kids probably dont have lighters as Vapes dont require being lit.
@@starscreamthecruel8026 Here's an idea no one will waste their money investing in it. Add a light to imitate a flame on the vapes for concerts and stuff. Like those fake electric candles.
@@Kiwi-Araga I saw someone with a "lighter" app once at a show. that didn't seem to catch on lol.
@@Kiwi-Araga I suppose you could bring your own electric tealights and hold them up instead.
Use the pit to your advantage to get to the front.
you're doing the (dark) lord's work here - this video is a public service. to really emphasize the earplugs recommendation; i was more concerned with looking cool than protecting my ears when i was first going to shows - i'm pushing 50 and the last time i experienced silence was when i was 15. tinnitus is no joke - wear some fucking earplugs!
READ THE PIT BEFORE YOU JUMP IN. Don't jump into a pit that isn't moshing or dancing the way you'd like it, unless you are willing to match that energy and know the health risks of doing so. Jumping into a pit without reading it or doing your own thing can cause a fight or injury to you/someone else. It also can throw the vibe off for everyone as some people won't go in the pit because of other people. It's happened to me and it sucks; because I want to have a good time push some people around, do some circle putting but didn't sign up for a straight MMA kick to the chin. There are bands I love but wouldn't mosh to because of the nature of their pits. Read the pit. Don't be that guy not matching everyone else. That way we all have fun
11. I've learnd "make one photo, aand then watch and have fun".
I remember a few years ago i went to see alice in chains. I went by myself and just happened to see one of my old friends from high school. I met with him and the whole concert was so much better(he also was in a better spot than i was originally lol)
I swore I was never going to another Ghost concert since last time it was just phones in my face all night, but on their 2025 tour, they have a phone ban, which convinced me to give them another chance.
People who fight the invisible ninjas in the mosh pit usually hit like little punks, it is fun to block their punches/kicks, and laugh at them. (You people are adorable)
another good point that kind of uses #10's technique (get to the front) - if you are with friends and they are in the middle of a huge crowd you are much more likely to find them again and quickly if you approach from the sides and then work your way back. people are more likely to let you pass since they see you coming and your friends are more likely to see you and can signal to you as well.
We interlock arms and move as a chain on the sidelines to get closer
Yeah, people get mad if they think you're trying to push through the crowd to the front, so if you can work backwards, you'll be met with resistance.
So great to see you again Wyatt. Yeah those cookies are bad. Canada is going down! 👾
There should be a subsection in this video called "If you want to go in the mosh pit..."
I have been going to concerts alone for years. I never leave early but I usually have a hotel or it's small and doesn't matter. If you can go for some food and then leave.
The shots of traffic looks a lot like I4 in FL every day
You should have seen John Young yesterday. It was literally a parking lot.
Yup, I survived that! @@jimthar17
1:34 instantly the beta tip of all.
Just go out there! I met some of the best friends I have rn only because I went to Shows alone, always meeting the same people and becoming friends over the time 🔥
At 40 years old it is nearly impossible to get anyone to travel for a show. So I have been going solo a lot in recent years and am totally fine with it. And a big regret of mine is not wearing ear plugs until recent years.
I should really invest in earplugs. Been going to shows since i was 14 and im 47 now. Luckily, hearing loss hasn't been too bad and no tinnitus. moshing days are over after a few concussions (only 1 from concerts),but had to come out of retirement a few weeks ago for Hatebreed and Carcass!
14:00 this tip hits in the worst way for me. Storytime.
I was at my first Slipknot Concert featuring Behemoth, Gojira, and Volbeat. Not only was this my first Slipknot concert but also my first time getting drunk too. So i was in the lawn area, drunk as can be. When Behemoth came on stage and i rock the F*** out🤘
I'm headbanging, tornado spinning my hair, having the time of my life. But all the while, my mom before Behemoth was pouring water on my head. The concert was in Phoenix, AZ 104° weather outside. Then some Debbie Downer came to ruin my fun because my wet hair was splashing her.
I still continued and had fun🤘
Sometimes presales have lower prices than general public sales. My mobile provider also has a benefits program for customers. 10% off concert tickets. If I had signed up earlier I could have saved 10% on my King Diamond ticket
if you want a good spot, wait out a circle- or moshpit .. when it cools down, there is always a good spot to see the band
Brother I will level match your audio for free, got jumpscared by Ronnie Radke while I was making coffee 🤣 Love your content
Me too
Make sure Mum knows where to pick you up after the Show ?
I used to take a taxi from the hotel to the amphitheater in St Louis, here in Missouri. And I always left on the left song and there were always cabs waiting🎉🎉
Great tips, I figured the park far from the venue would be best.
My added tips:
This is for the ladies (or I guess anyone who wears a bra). Before I participate in any metal activities, I put all my belongings in my bra strap and hook my car keys to my bra. Never lost a thing!
I have also snuck airplane bottles of whiskey in there before too to save money on drinking, but security is hip to this now so I dont do it as often.
This is risky bc a show may sell out. But I usually wait til the last minute for a show I dont think is going to sell out to get my ticket. The day before and day of I am usually able to get deeply discounted tickets on the resale market. Ive seen them as low as $4. The least I have personally spent was $10 for a show that was $40 plus before fees buying them regularly.
At smaller shows I try to go to the same bartender each time I go up., be extremely nice, and tip well. I usually get much stronger drinks as the night goes on.
Eat before the show!! The concert food sucks and is crazy expensive!
Definitely agree on not missing out on the show bc no one can join you. Ive been to most shows alone and I honestly prefer it. I can leave for the show when I want, arrive whenever, stand wherever in the venue, and decide when I have had enough and leave. Or stay longer! I love the freedom of not having to decide with other people what to do. Ive had to leave show’s early when I didnt want to bc my group wanted to leave and they were my way home. Going solo is awesome and I definitely recommend it! If you are a woman going solo, just watch your surroundings and dont drink too much. And if you leave your drink unattended, go buy another one and throw that one away. I try to leave the venue when others are so I am walking to my car in a crowd instead of on my own.
Some of that footage was from The Rave/Eagles Ballroom I do believe. 🤘🏽
1. Don’t be that guy that’s 7 feet tall and stands front and center.
2. Speaking of front and center, it’s not always the best view.
3. If you get stuck in traffic leaving, don’t leave. I’ll sit in my car for 30 min or so before even starting it. By then everyone is gone and I drive right out. You’re going to have to wait one way or another.
Haven't watched the video yet but any personal tips for getting memorbilia? Signatures/setlists/picks/sticks? Trying to build a collection
Get up front and hope for the best. sometimes musicians will hand shit directly to people if they see them really into the music. other times they just toss it into the crowd and at that point it's just pure luck.
To add to that be cool to the staff, security, and crew up front. I've gotten a lot picks, drumsticks, and setlists by simply saying "Please" instead of being a dick.
Exactly what the last 2 people replied. Be cool with security up front and be into the music I was a a slayer show and a drumstick and setlist didn't make it past the barricade. I chatted with the security dude in between songs, so when he picked them up he handed them directly to me.
Keep a cooler with water or gatoraid in the car for after the show is my best tip!
Growing up, I had a pair of Old Navy jeans that had a big pocket with a zipper that ran pretty much the entire length of each leg. Those were dubbed my concert pants because I could easily fit a tshirt in the pocket and then go about my business hands free.
I usually just stuff the tee shirt down my pants and let it hang there. It’s worked for years. Stuff the bottom in to the top of your pants and let the top hang over the side.
Good tips, this works even non metal concerts 👌 👍
If you wear glasses, DON'T make the mistake of wearing them into the mosh pit. Either skip the pit or else skip the glasses and go nearsighted for the experience since shows are more about hearing than seeing anyway. (And yes, I found this out the hard way by getting my glasses busted in my first mosh pit back in college. I always wear contacts to pit shows now.)
My first mosh pit experience was SLAYER, and now that was the biggest mistake ever as i went home with a concussion and smelling heavily of pot
Being alone shouldnt avoid you fron going to concerts🙂im so often alone but i have fun and Sometimes Other people want to start a pit too
FAQ. For any venue is always important
Imagine living in Europe and using public transport to arrive at the venue ✨
If you’re heading into the pit: No glasses (duh), good footwear with ankle support, wear a jock strap, and always help out the person who falls down.
Me: "I'm going to see _____________ on ________________ (day). If you want to come along, you're welcome to join me. If not, that's okay too. Because I'm going to see _____________ on ________________ (day), with or without you."
Earplugs earplugs earplugs. Trust me, wear earplugs. Listen to this man, he’s wise. I’m an old head and this old head wishes this hissing in his head would go away but it never will. There are treatments but there is no cure.
Did anyone else notice the yellow Murph mobile in the Pre-game part?
Cue Bohemian Rhapsody !!
Also, in some cases, you might want to consider leaving maybe a little bit before the last song. Especially if you’re at a venue where it’s basically impossible to park away from. For example me and my brother had to leave halfway through Def Leppard’s headline set at Hersheypark stadium and we still had post-concert traffic and was able to hear damn near the rest of the set waiting to get out of the parking lot. Also, on an unrelated note, hersheypark stadium fucking sucks
I can't stand people with their phones at shows either. I remember before camera phones, you couldn't bring a camera or any recording device in the venue. And you would never see me leave a show early to get out of the parking lot quicker. Being stuck in traffic is just part of going to a concert in my opinion. Being a deadhead I am use to hanging out for a while after the show anyway and partying a bit more. Lol. And then by the time we get out of there a couple of hours later the traffic is less stressful. So that's my tip. Just hang out and have a good time instead of fighting with 20000 other cars.
Tru, not dying is good for listening metal.
I've met some of my best friends at random metal shows!!!!!! Seriously metalheads may seem scary but I feel the most safe in a pit ...you will always get picked up and looked after!!...unless its the Hollywood Palladium you'll get murdered in the pit there.
I have left the Mosh Pit with a few battle scars
If you want to secure your stuff, just do what I do. Leave your walket in your car and only take your ID and bank card and put them in your FRONT pocket. That way they won’t get lost or stolen. Minimize your keys so you’re only bringing in your car key and also put that in your FRONT pocket. And your cellphone. That’s it. That’s literally ALL you need at any concert. I don’t wear board shorts to concerts (really?) so i can’t help you there.
$80 for parking is the highest I've ever heard. That's totally insane!
Earplugs ❤
I dropped my phone during Suffocation while we were doing a circle pit for Liege of Inveracity(everyone was in that pit) and everyone ran over it but it survived😭
I have so very few friends....okay, none at all really. I've missed out on going to shows myself because I always thought other people would think I was loser or whatever because I don't have any friends. This is mainly by choice mind you. I used to have a big group of friends, but after being betrayed after getting sober by almost every single one of them has made me realize that I'm better off standing alone. Or with my wife, as I am married. She's just not really a metal fan, and it just is way too much for her.
When you coming back to bloodstock?
0:13 those cookies are good though :c
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Going to my first ever concert and metal concert soon. Slipknot. I have no idea what to excpect. Also i wanna get some merch, idk what i have to look out for. Like do i have to hurry to got any merch? Things like that. I got seltsam btw i aint going to the moshpit in my first metal concert. Also i dont have friends that Listen to metal. My stepsister wanted to go to slipknot with me. She normally Listen to white girl stuff. Lana del rey type stuff, itll be very interesting what she thinks of it. Also i saw Angelmaker is in germany next year, but i dont know anypne to go there with me. Im 16, so idk if i should go there on my own.
Slipknot is great live, where you seeing them at?
@JohnSmith-e2c6i germany, Dortmund.
I sit or stand in the back... I'm too old now to be pushed around... I go solo and wait for a Resale Ticket and grab a single seat so, a $350 Iron Maiden ticket cost me $94.95 plus, taxes... Vivid shows the seat along with others open and the ticket is then, transferred to Ticketmaster.
only reason I finally got to see Maiden recently was because of a resale ticket. snagged a floor ticket for cheap the day before. could have gotten a nose bleed for cheaper sure, but I fucking hate being that far from the band so it was floor or lower level or bust.
For tip 2, buy from the box office if you can
LEAVE EARLY. I saw a show at an arena in london, it ended at 11 PM roughly and we only got back to our hotel at 4 in the morning. Dont be a sped leave early
1:51 Dude, I WISH that were true, but this has only worked ONCE (and the dude complimented MY shirt). People 're very unhappy to start convos with strangers. Maybe it's just our hometown, but no mater if it's a 500 ppl venue or a 2000 ppl venue, ppl just dgaf & I'm tired of telling people "nice shirt, dude, that band's awesome" and barely get a grin back.
Yeah it's probably your hometown
I’d say, just keep trying… :)
Get a spot close--head to the pit. Most times people will be more than ok (and you will get some pats on the back and "good luck) if you just say "excuse heading to the pit". Gets me to close to the stage every time