Black Wizard wrote:'We Are the Others' sucks though, so I won't be posting a link to that song.

As others have said, that's heresy! It's their best album and even if the title track isn't the strongest, it's still decent enough. But yes, I'd obviously very much like to see them back at Bloodstock.

So far, there's only one band for me on this year's lineup: Gloryhammer. Of the rest, Devin and Dark Tranquillity can be OK on their day. Jinjer are dreadful, but were inevitable, given the (inexplicable to me) hype that's been following them around of late. There are still plenty of bands to be ann...

varangian wrote:They aren't that big anymore! they are Power Metal! They play too long! They cost too much! They eat too much cabbage!

All of those. But like you, I'd be happy to see them anyway.

Black Wizard wrote:Jon should have finished with Demons & Wizards by August next year

From what I've heard, they're dedicating the whole of next year to Demons & Wizards.

Big yes from me. At the festival this year, Vicky asked me to pick just one band that I wanted to see next year, and I went for Unleash The Archers. One of the best live acts in metal at the moment.

Referendums should, broadly speaking, (virtually) never be binding. Legally binding or not, it's virtually impossible for a government to press ahead with a policy when the majority has voted for something else. Cameron could have said "yeah, but it was only advisory - we'll stay in the EU&quo...

north sea storm wrote:Missing from these boards for over 2 years .

Oddly, I was talking to him about that at Bloodstock. He just says he can't be arsed with the forum any more.

The good : * The bands. A much better mainstage lineup for my tastes than in many previous years (although the lower stages weren't as good for me this year). * The people. Always good to catch up with those I generally only see once a year. The bad : * The cups. I saw them and thought it was fanta...

breadlord wrote:Ross the Boss smashed it.

Indeed he did. As did Womenowar a few hours later.

For medical reasons

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A pint is not sufficient motivation for me to hope that I win. I hope most of these don't happen. But I fear they will:

At The Gates
Beast In Black
Code Orange
Dakesis
Gloryhammer
Hatebreed
Mercyful Fate
Opeth
Sodom
The Vintage Caravan