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Underboss
What the hell
Metal icon Paul Di’Anno’s opening gigs of his Australian tour have gone down like a lead balloon for some, with one reviewer labelling it “the world’s slowest heavy metal car crash”.
Gareth Williams, a writer for Wall of Sound, a renowned Australian alternative music and culture publication, reviewed the gig that took place on January 16 at the Amplifier Bar in Perth.
According to his review, Di’Anno, the 65-year-old former lead vocalist of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, who has been wheelchair-bound for the last few years after undergoing knee surgery, stopped the concert mid-song.
He reportedly blew up at his drummer and complained that he “couldn’t hear himself”.
Williams reported that Di’Anno complained “between every song” about various issues, including “jet lag, being tired, the weather, the sound and his microphone”.
The Perth gig had descended into chaos, according to Williams.
“Di’Anno’s favourite word contains four letters and begins with C — and just about everyone was in the firing line,” he wrote.
“The bloke at the sound desk was one, multiple punters literally begging him to keep playing — all shared the same word.
“One punter got told to call a cab or he was going home in an ambulance. It would almost have been funny if it wasn’t so sad.
Ex-Iron Maiden singer, Paul Di’Anno, Aussie gig labelled ‘world’s slowest heavy metal car crash’
Metal icon Paul Di’Anno’s opening gigs of his Australian tour have gone down like a lead balloon for some, with one reviewer labelling it “the world’s slowest heavy metal car crash”.
Gareth Williams, a writer for Wall of Sound, a renowned Australian alternative music and culture publication, reviewed the gig that took place on January 16 at the Amplifier Bar in Perth.
According to his review, Di’Anno, the 65-year-old former lead vocalist of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, who has been wheelchair-bound for the last few years after undergoing knee surgery, stopped the concert mid-song.
He reportedly blew up at his drummer and complained that he “couldn’t hear himself”.
Williams reported that Di’Anno complained “between every song” about various issues, including “jet lag, being tired, the weather, the sound and his microphone”.
The Perth gig had descended into chaos, according to Williams.
“Di’Anno’s favourite word contains four letters and begins with C — and just about everyone was in the firing line,” he wrote.
“The bloke at the sound desk was one, multiple punters literally begging him to keep playing — all shared the same word.
“One punter got told to call a cab or he was going home in an ambulance. It would almost have been funny if it wasn’t so sad.
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Underboss
more Rock than Metal, but its got a metal singer Kobra Paige in it and its not bad !
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Soldato
One of Steven's solo efforts. Excellent track.
Soldato
Joey will always be Anthrax' front man but some Bush albums are underrated.
Underboss
this is pretty good
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Saw Celtian in Spain in 2022 pretty awesome although i was there to see Doro Pesch(she was hot in warlock in the 80's , looked like my Gran on stage though now)
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Any love for Wintersun?
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Just found this:
Instrumental but very good.
Instrumental but very good.
Soldato
Slayer cover album. With female vocals in a doom style.
Its actually pretty good:
Its actually pretty good:
Soldato
More doom.
Right guys!
Last minute offer here but I was supposed to be heading to see Beast in Black and Gloryhammer tonight at 02 forum kentish town.
Unfortunately I am unable to make it (genuinely, gutted beyond beleif), so if anyone wants my ticket, get in touch in the next couple of hours and I will get it to you.
Last minute offer here but I was supposed to be heading to see Beast in Black and Gloryhammer tonight at 02 forum kentish town.
Unfortunately I am unable to make it (genuinely, gutted beyond beleif), so if anyone wants my ticket, get in touch in the next couple of hours and I will get it to you.