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Topic: End the Mosh Pit
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hexonut
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posted July 12, 2012 13:05
    
I hate the pit.
There are two kinds of people who are into metal music. Those who enjoy the music itself, and those who use the music as an excuse to get their lowest instincts out, as in getting silly or violent or whatnot. At a pop show it's usually silly, at a metal show it's usually violent. None of this has anything to do with the music though.Pop music has degraded in the recent years so much that there's no music left in it. Metal scene is right now the battleground between the music biz execs who would like it to be bastardized the same way as pop and be left with silly shit only, and some bands who still prefer metal music to be creative. And I totally agree with this article here, the mosh pit makes the execs win. Kill the pit. -------------------- Casper, your friendly ghost
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DBC
VoivodFan
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posted July 13, 2012 04:30
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Originally posted by X-D: ..when you got knocked down, someone would scoop you right back up, give you a quick "all good?" look and your back into it.
That's how it still is in this part of Europe, when you go to the right band, where the audience isn't only in it's early 20's. Last year at Fortarock festival, the pits, yes constantly 3 of them, were huge at Sacred Reich's gig. It was all about fun and friendly people. That's a pit even an old man like me will attent. Pits changed for sure, but I guess location, what band and stuff like acid are the biggest differences. I remember a Soundgarden gig in the early 90's where some guys only went into the pit to proof their toughness, with loads of white nosepowder in them. Glad most people of the audience didn"t accept it and kicked them in their balls and threw them out. But it wasn't a pleasant situation with those assholes... Pits should be fun and not violent ! -------------------- Travel now, journey infinitely
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317537
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posted July 13, 2012 08:27
"There are the occasional bonus perks of private bar and food services, comfy stools to prop up next to, and private rest rooms devoid of any lines whatsoever (the ultimate convenience).But most importantly, there is no pit." LOL! I predict a new trend in US metal concertgoing: senior shows! Club owners, take note! There's a niche market just waiting to be tapped: yesterday's underage crowd dying to get into the club and rage is today's 40 and over crowd. They're not quite ready to sit at home with the old lady or old man, watching a live DVD of the band, supply of snacks and "Natural Light tallboys" (wth) on hand, private bathroom just down the hall. No, they still want to rage -- comfortably. Possible solutions: special senior matinees! "Many of you will call me a pussy for staying out of the pit, but that’s fine; in a few years, your doctor might be calling you brain damaged because you roided out at a Sevendust show. Or, god forbid, you might just be dumb enough, drunk enough, or a combination of the two to rush the stage at a Lamb of God concert and have security drop you on your head." Hang on, then it's not "the pit" that's the problem; it's dumb, drunk and/or roided out folks in the pit. So, administer breathalyser, tox screen and IQ test at pit entrance. Problem solved! Now, now, don't start yelling about civil liberties. They've already been stripped down to nearly nothing in the name of homeland security. Happy Moshing 
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iiigggïïïrrr
VoivodFan
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posted July 13, 2012 12:43
Sorry folks, but at thrash or death metal shows I cannot stay out of the pit. They can get pretty wild here in Chile, but they're still friendly for the most part. I think the pit is a big part of those shows and I do really enjoy them. Of course I wouldn't mosh at a doom metal gig.Sometimes I play the "Elder Moshpit Police" role: when I notice some kid (usually pretty young/unexperienced) is not getting it (deliberately punching or kicking people) I approach him and give him a BRUTAL kick in the ass. Then they notice it's not that fun and start behaving. Believe me, it works. Of course they don't see who kicked them (it's a ninja kick) ... The surprised/clueless faces of those poor bastards are priceless. -------------------- ...I wish I knew the one who knows..
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Mezcalhead
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Member # 26
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posted July 15, 2012 08:10
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Originally posted by 317537:
"There are the occasional bonus perks of private bar and food services, comfy stools to prop up next to, and private rest rooms devoid of any lines whatsoever (the ultimate convenience).But most importantly, there is no pit." LOL! I predict a new trend in US metal concertgoing: senior shows! Club owners, take note! There's a niche market just waiting to be tapped: yesterday's underage crowd dying to get into the club and rage is today's 40 and over crowd. They're not quite ready to sit at home with the old lady or old man, watching a live DVD of the band, supply of snacks and "Natural Light tallboys" (wth) on hand, private bathroom just down the hall. No, they still want to rage -- comfortably. Possible solutions: special senior matinees! "Many of you will call me a pussy for staying out of the pit, but that’s fine; in a few years, your doctor might be calling you brain damaged because you roided out at a Sevendust show. Or, god forbid, you might just be dumb enough, drunk enough, or a combination of the two to rush the stage at a Lamb of God concert and have security drop you on your head." Hang on, then it's not "the pit" that's the problem; it's dumb, drunk and/or roided out folks in the pit. So, administer breathalyser, tox screen and IQ test at pit entrance. Problem solved! Now, now, don't start yelling about civil liberties. They've already been stripped down to nearly nothing in the name of homeland security. Happy Moshing
Hahah....senior matinees! That's hilarious...and a lot of truth there....
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Sometimes I get a poke in the back, that's all. Just do not go inside! I did that during Meshuggah 2 years ago and I ended up with a twisted knee. Old people should be more careful of their body... 
posted August 09, 2012 23:35
