Best piece of advice imo: DON'T be scared to go alone! Nobody will be looking at you or paying attention to you, and you will see plenty of others by themselves. You will NEVER regret going to a show alone, but you will regret not seeing your favorite band because your friends aren't into the music. Honestly I usually enjoy concerts alone more so I can totally be myself and not worry what my non metalhead friends think.
Yesss! The only Metalhead friend I have in my area, had a kid now and can’t come out much. So I went alone to a bunch of concerts. I ended up meeting a sweet & HOT guy. He became my metal concert and sexy time buddy. We were involved for a year and it was SOOO fun. He would of never came up to me if I wasn’t alone. Also, bartenders and bouncers can get super protective of a single, metal-chic. So just let them know and they got your back.
@@J0rgeFrancisco Yes, they are quite effective. I never go to a show without one, be it an indoor or outdoor venue. I usually go with the wax kind that are disposable. You can get them at any CVS/Walgreens and come in a clear plastic box thing.
@@J0rgeFrancisco I have Eargasms and yes, they make the show sound better. Foam ones for me ruin the highs, but Eargasms lets me hear everything perfectly while blocking out the crowd and "fixing" some of the awful production (Too much bass, too much highs). I really recommend going with a nice pair of earplugs if you're a regular concert goer.
My first show was literally yesterday, It was awesome, I caught a pick, got a free pin of the opening band (which kicked ass too) and a T-shirt! That was one hell of an experience ;) P.S: My ears were not prepared for the first boom of the snare I tell you what XD
My first show was last week, Thursday night, in Quebec City. Judas Priest was there. Didn’t use earplugs because I haven’t even though about it, even if we were like 3 rows of seats away from the speakers. It was glorious.
Killbot: "Don't throw people in the pit who want to be left alone" 3 minutes later: "if I see someone and they say it's their first show I throw them into the pit whether they want to or not"
My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10 it was Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Aeon it was fucking amazing totally changed my life and now Im obsessed with metal
That is insane! I was trying to talk my parents into taking me to see Metallica at that age. Wonder what they would have said if I asked to see Cannibal Corpse
I'll never forget the first show. It was very recently at the new england metal and hardcore festival 09/21/2024. I saw both days. I've been listening to the first band I heard there almost every day. Balmora
my first show was this year obituary US tour and it was great. got a few picks and got my cause of death album signed by john (only thing that sucked was that the marker my friend brought was dead so the signature is really faded)
@@blindman8280 I live in Indiana and whenever they do all the venues overcharge the tickets and my parents can't afford it, the reason is because everyone (besides the people at the studio I practice at) are assholes
I'm gonna see Slayer in November on their farewell tour as my first show, but sadly I can't go into the pit because I'm 14 and apparently will literally get crushed. Excited as hell tho \m/
That’s hilarious lmao. I remember my first concert was Metallica and some girl was crowd surfing. Of course when i wasn’t expecting her to end up above me and I was 14 and weak af lmao. Anyways she fell flat on her back. At least she got to the front of the crowd lmao
My parents are going to let me skip school on May 1 so I can see buckethead for my first metal concert and this summer I get to see slayer, slipknot, and Cannibal Corpse. By the way I'm 12
I remember my first time getting pit tickets at a metal show. My legs started giving me issues and I accidentally bumped into a guy who understandably got upset. Some of the other fans broke us up. Then they showed me a safe area to stand and made sure me and the other guy didn't accidentally cross paths again. I was surprised how much order the pit has considering how violent it looks from the outside.
i totally fan girled out to Autopsy, Pestilence, Cancer, and Venom in Maryland. thinking back to it after watching this video, i feel stupid haha, but well worth it! Glad I came across your channel man, instant sub!
You won't regret it. They put on an incredible show
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The show just ended. The most fucking insane awesome thing i've ever experienced cannibal & napalm death george handed me his water bottle, and said it was especially for me!
When it comes to earplugs I highly recommend Hearos earplugs. They only cut out the damaging volume/frequencies and when you wear them you don't notice any real sound loss. They are more expensive than foam earplugs at around 20 bucks but are worth it. You can get them online or at your local musical instrument store.
About to go to my first metal show which is Amon Amarth with carcass, obituary, and cattle decap in december and im super excited. Also really appreciate that there's a video about this and love your channel!
I sneaked out to my first show at 10 I came back 5 I had to it was Ozzy only problem was the show ended at 12 so I just smoked with friends all night and hung out listening to slayer records
I think the most important thing if your going to be upfront stage make sure no mosh pit behind you cause it can take your back a beating toll after concert.. the venue i went to has a No Hardcore Dancing sign which i love it. I also got to met Necrot band members and got a autograph from them with their new album! 😊 plus i also got picks from suffocation band such a fun time. I remember my first time show was a blast.. and stockly i got a ton of hugs o.0 from people and chicks...
Thanks for the advice!! Going to my first show (slayer) in November, but I'm not entirely sure what to expect, this video pretty much answered all of my questions!
I went to my first slayer show and it was amazing. The only thing that pissed me off was the drunk asshole who was throwing the people into the pit by force. He was grabbing anyone along the wall of the pit, (which yes I wanted to stand next to because I wanted to join in the pit during raining blood and angel of death) and he looked at me and grabbed me by my vest. I was also bringing my friend with me for his first slayer show, he said he would go in during slayer when he felt ready. The guy throw us both in which pissed me off but that also hurt my friend, he has a bad knee which just got dislocated and set back a few days before the show but because he was thrown in it caused him bad pain. Moral of the story, don’t be the douche throwing everyone in if the look like they want to watch the show. Tl;Dr. Mr. small bald and drunk throw the wrong people into a mass of running peeps. Side note, he fell during the break before payback started and Tom was in the middle of saying “paybacks a bitch, motherfucker”. We found it amusing
Hey thank you so much man! This wasn't my first show, but I used your advice to get a picture with not only my favorite guitarist of all time David Davidson of Revocation, but also the drummer Ash Pearson, and CORPSEGRINDER who was just chilling near the merch tables having a drink lol. Unforgettable time last night in Tampa 🤘🤘
My first show I decided to not wear earplugs and man, it was fucking awesome. But I would agree that you should wear earplugs for most of the shows you go to.
As he said, earplugs are most important in small clubs, you don't really need them in all the places, but it's always to have apair with you in case you'd need them. I used them twice and didn't regret it.
My first concert experience was back in 2007, I was only 8 years old at the time. Korn was headlining, and Flyleaf was the opening band. I wanted to see them so badly, but by the time we got to the main stage it was too late
My first show was about a week or two ago at Pain In the Grass 2018. I arrived very late, missed the entire Napalm Death set, and half of the Testament one but was right on time for "Practice What You Preach", I ended up spending the entire the entire concert until Slayer were about to start looking for my friend who I was supposed to meet up with but both our phones were dead. Then, when Slayer started I had everything I could ever want, my friend and Slayer, going in the pit was fun even though I fell a few times and it was near pitch black (we were up on the lawn making our own pit). Halfway through the set the guy standing next to us decided to piss into the trash can that we were right next to. It wasn't till the end of the set that we learned he actually worked there. Needless to say that it was absolutely amazing and fun and I don't regret a thing (aside from arriving late, but as it turns out my friend also missed Napalm Death, so I feel a bit better about not being the only one).
At our local venue, you can't get near the stage but we used to crowd surf. We'd get a buddy to give you a boost, then just try to touch the heads of as many people as possible on your way up so they know you're up there and they'll use their hands to keep you up. I used to do it all the time when I was 19 but alas, I'm older and fatter now so my crowd surfing days are over. The lighter you are the longer you stay up.
I recently went to my first underground punk show! I had been to festivals and bigger concerts before, and they’re very different, both with good and bad sides. But I had a lot of fun, when I told someone there it was my first time they helped me stagedive! A really great experience, if you can, definitely check out some underground bands in your area! Very very worth it
I seen motorhead in 1985. So many people my head was in the speaker! The first 2 notes and I was deaf! 3 days I couldn't hear one thing. I was freaked out. Went to school and nobody even noticed I couldn't hear. I was ready to jump off a bridge but my hearing came back on the 4 th day. That was the loudest band ever. My first metal show was wasp, Metallica and armoured saint I was playing pinball with the guy from Metallica who died a week later I think cliff?? man I'm getting old but I still rock!
I miss out on so many metal shows because the local venue is in a really bad part of town. It’s just not safe to go down there. I missed Havok for that reason :(
My father loves music and I was lucky enough to be brought to every concert he went too since I was like 5, I’ve seen many like Alice cooper twice and slipknot, I am so thankful for my childhood being brought to these concerts!
Thank you for this, I’m heading to my first concert to see Five Finger Death Punch and I’m totally stoked! Was pretty nervous too till I saw this video and realized that I should be focusing on having killer fun instead of feeling like I’m meeting the gods haha! Thanks a lot man 🤟
As a life long metal lover I'm glad I found your channel, great videos with solid advice. I remember seeing my 1st metal/hard rock show (I saw UFO). I was in the front row in front of vinnie Moore, he gave me his guitar pick! I wish I had had someone tell me to wear earplugs because me hearing was destroyed for a week
well, first show, I didn't wore earplugs and got at like, 5 meters from the amplifier for the entire show, and i had absolutely no problems with my earings, and never had any, strange but cool x)
ML games well, unfortunately he didn’t had the chance, but I then tried some heavier things in shows (and should have done way more this summer but hell everyone knows what happened)
I'm seeing origin on June 4th with Abysmal dawn, Tombs, and Killitorous and I'm SO STOKED. Been 2 years since I been to a metal show so a great way to start!
I saw Enter Shikari back in 2019, and after the show I got to talk to Rou for a bit. He was really cool, and then asked if I wanted a picture, so I was like "hell yeah". My brother and I got the picture, and as we walked away, I turned around and saw a huge line form and he ended up taking pictures with the whole line. I still feel super bad about it, because even if the interaction was great and he seemed to enjoy the interaction, I'm pretty sure his plan post show was not to take pictures with the venue. Luckily it was a more intimate show of about 250-300 people, but I still kick myself in the nuts for it to this day.
I'm 13 and first concert was Queensrÿche and Judas Priest on March 27, 2022 in Charleston, WV. Now I'm going to see Iron Maiden in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 2022.
My first metal show in the late 80's... Stryper with the opening act, Barron Cross! I stood about three feet away from the stack of speakers by the stage. It's a miracle I can still hear fairly well. Past couple decades I've always worn ear protection. First metal show with a mosh pit... Metallica in 1991. I was in the middle when the guys started "dancing" and hurridly ran up to the stands. Oh, seating was general admission back in the day. You wanted front row seats you got there hours before the doors opened. I miss the good ol' days!!
My first show was kind of recently back in April, Chaos and Carnage 2023 at an indoor venue, it was a fucking great experience. Slay Squad, Crown Magnatar, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Born of Osiris, Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence all performed great sets I will always remember that first show and can’t wait to go to my next!
My very first metal show was at the Sherman theater in my home town. Were I got to see Anthrax havoc and killswitch engage with jessie leach Live and in front row. I'm in a weelchair but I still had a grate time crowd surfing and stage diving did happen. And I love every minute of it name of the tour was called the killtrax tour. It was awsome metal for ever
My first show was brojob! And I am so happy it was it was very amazing :) I met the vocalists after the show they were so sweet and friendly they were all up for meeting us all after the show! Can’t wait to go to my third show. 🖤
Also having a good pair of insoles with arch support in your shoes is a good idea. Even if you're not moshing, standing for 4-6 hours straight can be exhausting. Great video Tony! Grind on!
Thanks for the advice! Going to my first metal concert tomorrow. The headliner is Anthrax with Exodus and Black Label Society as the opening act. Should be kickass.
i'm going to a Slipknot, Gojira, Behemoth, and Volbeat show in September and i can't wait!!! My dad has always been a metalhead and raised me on the entire genre since i was a baby, so he's psyched to take me to my first show!!
Earplugs at a show, actually kinda varies per venue. Every outdoor show I've been to, not too loud. Slayer outside, not bad, 6 months later at HOB, ears rang for 2 days. Same as arenas. Second row at Judas Priest at Rocket Morgage Feild House, just fine. Four people from the stage barricade at Metallica (same arena) full frequency experience, no discomfort or ringing. BUT small clips can make a huge difference. Some will have the PA on the floor right in your face. - Peabody's did this - and that can be bad if you want to be close to the stage. For example in my experience, CKY at Peabody's, ringing for at leas one day. Havok at the Cleveland Odeon, prolonged ringing. But Corrosion Of Conformity and Crowbar at The Beachland Ballroom, ringing for 2 days, 3 to 4 days for hearing to return to normal. So bring the plugs with you and if it's too much, put em in. If you feel fine, play at your own risk.
I'm kinda scared to go to a metal concert alone because I'm a girl and I'm afraid to be alone at night, especially because I'd need to go far from home to go to a concert... But eventually I will one day
HEYYYY Killbot! Been a big fan of the channel since a little bit after this video came out, saw this video years ago and kept the wisdom til when I saw Metallica last Sunday! Love the videos, keep up the good work! -Orion
My first metal show was Black Label Society and I really loved it. I actually touched Zakk's arm when he was walking through the crowd soloing and I still feel B L E S S E D. It was still one of my favorite concerts ever. Great Video Killbot!
I’m going to see Slayer in Massachusetts thanks to my friend, Jakob, paying for my ticket. It’s gonna be my first show, first time seeing Slayer, and last time seeing Slayer all in one. All I know is that it’s gonna sick.
I went to my first metal concert last night in Toronto, Canada seeing Hate, Incantation, Belphegor and Dark Funeral, the venue was small but pretty packed and the mosh pits were beyond brutal, I honestly didn’t need earplugs, the only band that was too loud was Dark Funeral
I have been a fan of metal my entire life but have never been to a concert. I am in my 30s now and plan on taking my 14 year old son to an upcoming Mastodon / Gojira show. I wish I had more experience to guide him through this but I think we will be okay. Definitely a little nervous though. Appreciate videos like this.
I saw behemoth, testament, lamb of god, anthrax and slayer on the 22nd of may, 2018. I was 11. One guy said I was the youngest person he had seen at a concert. A couple weeks later, we were at DQ getting food, and this guy came up to me and my sister and asked if were at the show, we started talking about it and he asked if we were in the row or section we were in ( don’t remember what it’s called). Turns out he was 3 rows of seats down from us at the show. He said he was wondering who the “ kids who were head banging and knew all the words were”. Pretty thrash
Best piece of advice imo: DON'T be scared to go alone! Nobody will be looking at you or paying attention to you, and you will see plenty of others by themselves. You will NEVER regret going to a show alone, but you will regret not seeing your favorite band because your friends aren't into the music. Honestly I usually enjoy concerts alone more so I can totally be myself and not worry what my non metalhead friends think.
I've only ever gone to shows alone, I find I can enjoy myself better without having to keep track of someone else.
Every show I’ve been to so far, I’ve gone alone. I’m going to a show on Sunday alone. I have no shame in going to shows alone.
Unfortunately I'm not allowed to go alone :l
metalheadrobb Tell that to my parents XD
Yesss! The only Metalhead friend I have in my area, had a kid now and can’t come out much. So I went alone to a bunch of concerts. I ended up meeting a sweet & HOT guy. He became my metal concert and sexy time buddy. We were involved for a year and it was SOOO fun. He would of never came up to me if I wasn’t alone.
Also, bartenders and bouncers can get super protective of a single, metal-chic. So just let them know and they got your back.
Seaweed can grow up to twelve inches per day.
So can *this dick* haha
that alone is metal af
ah interesting
Thank you
Charming
Went to my first concert on August 15th, napalm death, testament, anthrax, Lamb of God, and SLAYER, It was great
rattlehead 83 I see you in every video
@@Austin_QRlmao like what?
rattlehead 83 I went to the same tour.
Saw them on the 10th, fantastic show.
Also saw them in London Ontario
You can actually hear the music better when you're wearing earplugs since all the extra background noise gets blocked out!
@@J0rgeFrancisco Yes, they are quite effective. I never go to a show without one, be it an indoor or outdoor venue. I usually go with the wax kind that are disposable. You can get them at any CVS/Walgreens and come in a clear plastic box thing.
Thats also the reason I use them when I'm practicing on the drum set. Great idea for a show for sure.
@@J0rgeFrancisco I have Eargasms and yes, they make the show sound better. Foam ones for me ruin the highs, but Eargasms lets me hear everything perfectly while blocking out the crowd and "fixing" some of the awful production (Too much bass, too much highs). I really recommend going with a nice pair of earplugs if you're a regular concert goer.
My first show was literally yesterday, It was awesome, I caught a pick, got a free pin of the opening band (which kicked ass too) and a T-shirt! That was one hell of an experience ;)
P.S: My ears were not prepared for the first boom of the snare I tell you what XD
ARandom User Who’d you see, bud?
@@numberneinlarge9965 Alice In Chains
ARandom User Nice, my dude.
My first show was last week, Thursday night, in Quebec City. Judas Priest was there. Didn’t use earplugs because I haven’t even though about it, even if we were like 3 rows of seats away from the speakers. It was glorious.
Awesome dude!
3:46 The Great Tony shuts down all core kids. (86 BD colorized)
I like Core Genres and I agree.
@Deicide 666 Core kids normally refers as deathcore and metalcore
Hardcore dancing is okay at hardcore shows, that’s it though.
I do enjoy some metalcore and deathcore
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Killbot: "Don't throw people in the pit who want to be left alone"
3 minutes later: "if I see someone and they say it's their first show I throw them into the pit whether they want to or not"
My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10 it was Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Aeon it was fucking amazing totally changed my life and now Im obsessed with metal
Nice
Nice, my first show was also a Cannibal Corpse concert
That is insane! I was trying to talk my parents into taking me to see Metallica at that age. Wonder what they would have said if I asked to see Cannibal Corpse
Sick first sho🤘🤘
I learned this the hard way.
My first heavy metal concert was 'Megadeth: Rust ln Peace Tour 91', it was pretty good, Marty Friedman guitar playing was excellent.
John Reremoana Marty fuckin rules dude
You fucking legend I wish I was there
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Thanks Mate,...you 'ROCK!'
Megadeth is thrash metal. Not heavy metal
I'll never forget the first show. It was very recently at the new england metal and hardcore festival 09/21/2024. I saw both days. I've been listening to the first band I heard there almost every day. Balmora
My first concert was on the 24th of August went to slayer farewell tour it was amazing and lamb of god is great live
Always wanted to see Lamb of God live
ill be seeing lamb of god, kreator and powertrip live next year, so that will be pretty fucking awesome.
My first concert was Slayer as well in Youngstown, Ohio with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, and Lamb of God. It was one hell of a show 🤘🏻
@Pleasure To Kill yeah, that was postponed to october of 2021, it was supposed to be a little over 5 months ago...
@Pleasure To Kill yep
my first show was this year obituary US tour and it was great. got a few picks and got my cause of death album signed by john (only thing that sucked was that the marker my friend brought was dead so the signature is really faded)
Going to my first show this October and it's obituary as well.
Is your profile pic the cause of death eye? Badass if so!
My first show will be Obituary too! How did you meet John? Was it at the end of the show?
I just went to my first Metal concert. Judas Priest.
Judas Priest are awesome!
Great! Unfortunately metal bands don’t come near me :((
@@blindman8280 I live in Indiana and whenever they do all the venues overcharge the tickets and my parents can't afford it, the reason is because everyone (besides the people at the studio I practice at) are assholes
Miller2908 Man... That Sucks
@@blindman8280 yeah it does
I'm gonna see Slayer in November on their farewell tour as my first show, but sadly I can't go into the pit because I'm 14 and apparently will literally get crushed. Excited as hell tho \m/
I'm 14 too and I'm a SHORT girl so I think I'll stay away from the pit. Unless I wanna be smushed .
im 14 too, but also a dumbass so I'll probably fucking go for it anyways
My first show was Sabaton and Kreator. I moshed at Kreator and got a setlist and pick from Sabaton
BlackWing Gaming I’ve been to shows before but that tour was my first pit
Favourite Kreator album?
@@lbentforleather9654 I'd go with Coma of Souls but I'm a little biased because it was the first Kreator album I bought.
@@SVEKarma06 Awesome!!! Miner's probably Coma Of Souls too
@@lbentforleather9654 That's fucking awesome man! Coma was a fucking great album. Those riffs were pretty fucking heavy.
i met Kurt from DRI, he was selling shirts. i got an old school looking one. he said "good choice, man!"
Cool shirt. My only stage dive and crowd surf was at a biohazard show. I'm 6'2" 220lbs and took down about 3 or 4 people and never did it again.
Haha wish Biohazard could come around here
That’s hilarious lmao. I remember my first concert was Metallica and some girl was crowd surfing. Of course when i wasn’t expecting her to end up above me and I was 14 and weak af lmao. Anyways she fell flat on her back. At least she got to the front of the crowd lmao
My parents are going to let me skip school on May 1 so I can see buckethead for my first metal concert and this summer I get to see slayer, slipknot, and Cannibal Corpse. By the way I'm 12
Stoney Topics I’m jealous
Stoney Topics I’m 12 and I’m not aloud to do any of that,I’ve seen Ozzy,Metallica,Drowning Pool And Seeing kiss in September 🤘🏻
Mee too
Damn. My mom went on a whole rant after i asked for tomb of the mutilated for my 13th birthday
*Jealousy intensifies*
I want to personally thank you for this video, you have no idea how helpful this was.😁
Love how metalheads look aggressive but are some of the nicest dudes around
I remember my first time getting pit tickets at a metal show. My legs started giving me issues and I accidentally bumped into a guy who understandably got upset. Some of the other fans broke us up. Then they showed me a safe area to stand and made sure me and the other guy didn't accidentally cross paths again. I was surprised how much order the pit has considering how violent it looks from the outside.
i totally fan girled out to Autopsy, Pestilence, Cancer, and Venom in Maryland. thinking back to it after watching this video, i feel stupid haha, but well worth it! Glad I came across your channel man, instant sub!
It would be very easy to fangirl over Autopsy, I do it in private!
fan girling in private becomes common amongst many fans
Really cool vid! I'm attending a Cannibal Corpse concert next friday. Suuuuper hyped about it
Davi Covers how much were your tickets?
You won't regret it. They put on an incredible show
The show just ended. The most fucking insane awesome thing i've ever experienced
cannibal & napalm death
george handed me his water bottle, and said it was especially for me!
I’m seeing ABR on the 22nd, I can’t wait
When it comes to earplugs I highly recommend Hearos earplugs. They only cut out the damaging volume/frequencies and when you wear them you don't notice any real sound loss. They are more expensive than foam earplugs at around 20 bucks but are worth it. You can get them online or at your local musical instrument store.
At my first metal show (Children of Bodom in April) the sound guy overheard that it's my first metal show and gave me a setlist. Grind on Tony!🤘
@@werewolfgod6274 I did. It was awesome!🤘
@@werewolfgod6274 awesome!🤘
About to go to my first metal show which is Amon Amarth with carcass, obituary, and cattle decap in december and im super excited. Also really appreciate that there's a video about this and love your channel!
Carcass alone is worth price of admission
As havok says: No Karate in the Pit
Unless it's a hardcore pit
@@PrimetimeBJJnot even in hardcore
@@Doomguysdeadbunny don't be gay
What if they pass around Oreos? I mean in that last video the Oreos really got you messed up...
I sneaked out to my first show at 10 I came back 5 I had to it was Ozzy only problem was the show ended at 12 so I just smoked with friends all night and hung out listening to slayer records
I think the most important thing if your going to be upfront stage make sure no mosh pit behind you cause it can take your back a beating toll after concert.. the venue i went to has a No Hardcore Dancing sign which i love it. I also got to met Necrot band members and got a autograph from them with their new album! 😊 plus i also got picks from suffocation band such a fun time. I remember my first time show was a blast.. and stockly i got a ton of hugs o.0 from people and chicks...
holy crap, meeting the guys from Necrot?? awesome!!
On Saturday 30th i will go to KnotFest at CDMX, Mexico. It is my very first metal festival, im very excited!!
Thanks for the advice!! Going to my first show (slayer) in November, but I'm not entirely sure what to expect, this video pretty much answered all of my questions!
I don't know why I'm watching this, I went to my first metal show when I was 8.🤘🏻
I went to my first slayer show and it was amazing. The only thing that pissed me off was the drunk asshole who was throwing the people into the pit by force. He was grabbing anyone along the wall of the pit, (which yes I wanted to stand next to because I wanted to join in the pit during raining blood and angel of death) and he looked at me and grabbed me by my vest. I was also bringing my friend with me for his first slayer show, he said he would go in during slayer when he felt ready. The guy throw us both in which pissed me off but that also hurt my friend, he has a bad knee which just got dislocated and set back a few days before the show but because he was thrown in it caused him bad pain. Moral of the story, don’t be the douche throwing everyone in if the look like they want to watch the show.
Tl;Dr. Mr. small bald and drunk throw the wrong people into a mass of running peeps.
Side note, he fell during the break before payback started and Tom was in the middle of saying “paybacks a bitch, motherfucker”. We found it amusing
Hey thank you so much man! This wasn't my first show, but I used your advice to get a picture with not only my favorite guitarist of all time David Davidson of Revocation, but also the drummer Ash Pearson, and CORPSEGRINDER who was just chilling near the merch tables having a drink lol. Unforgettable time last night in Tampa 🤘🤘
My first show I decided to not wear earplugs and man, it was fucking awesome. But I would agree that you should wear earplugs for most of the shows you go to.
As he said, earplugs are most important in small clubs, you don't really need them in all the places, but it's always to have apair with you in case you'd need them. I used them twice and didn't regret it.
My first concert experience was back in 2007, I was only 8 years old at the time. Korn was headlining, and Flyleaf was the opening band. I wanted to see them so badly, but by the time we got to the main stage it was too late
First concert I ever saw my dad took me to see Metallica. My dad's pretty badass
Metallica was my first metal show also with my mom
My first show was about a week or two ago at Pain In the Grass 2018. I arrived very late, missed the entire Napalm Death set, and half of the Testament one but was right on time for "Practice What You Preach", I ended up spending the entire the entire concert until Slayer were about to start looking for my friend who I was supposed to meet up with but both our phones were dead. Then, when Slayer started I had everything I could ever want, my friend and Slayer, going in the pit was fun even though I fell a few times and it was near pitch black (we were up on the lawn making our own pit). Halfway through the set the guy standing next to us decided to piss into the trash can that we were right next to. It wasn't till the end of the set that we learned he actually worked there. Needless to say that it was absolutely amazing and fun and I don't regret a thing (aside from arriving late, but as it turns out my friend also missed Napalm Death, so I feel a bit better about not being the only one).
I was at the same show I missed napalm death to really wish I could have seen barney
@@isangfortheswans1578 where were you?
@@pekoe9059 in the grass but moved down to the seats
@@isangfortheswans1578 ah, the grass was the place to be, although, i guess that you'd be able to see them better
for some reason, I loved the way he said 'pick them up'. but then again, I love all his content
At our local venue, you can't get near the stage but we used to crowd surf. We'd get a buddy to give you a boost, then just try to touch the heads of as many people as possible on your way up so they know you're up there and they'll use their hands to keep you up. I used to do it all the time when I was 19 but alas, I'm older and fatter now so my crowd surfing days are over. The lighter you are the longer you stay up.
I recently went to my first underground punk show! I had been to festivals and bigger concerts before, and they’re very different, both with good and bad sides. But I had a lot of fun, when I told someone there it was my first time they helped me stagedive! A really great experience, if you can, definitely check out some underground bands in your area! Very very worth it
I saw rob zombie last week and it was my first concert, I'll never forget it
I saw slayer anthrax testament Behemoth and lamb of god (slayers final world tour)
Great vid as usual! Some very sage advise for metal shows and really most concerts (except for moshing lol).
I seen motorhead in 1985. So many people my head was in the speaker! The first 2 notes and I was deaf! 3 days I couldn't hear one thing. I was freaked out. Went to school and nobody even noticed I couldn't hear. I was ready to jump off a bridge but my hearing came back on the 4 th day. That was the loudest band ever. My first metal show was wasp, Metallica and armoured saint I was playing pinball with the guy from Metallica who died a week later I think cliff?? man I'm getting old but I still rock!
My first metal concert was a breaking Benjamin concert at the myth in maplewood Minnesota
You seeing GWAR when they come to the MYTH?
Nate Landherr maybe
@@natelandherr5202 I was there last week, it was honestly dissapointing compared to when they came to first ave last year. Hatebreed was great tho
I miss out on so many metal shows because the local venue is in a really bad part of town. It’s just not safe to go down there. I missed Havok for that reason :(
My father loves music and I was lucky enough to be brought to every concert he went too since I was like 5, I’ve seen many like Alice cooper twice and slipknot, I am so thankful for my childhood being brought to these concerts!
Thank you for this, I’m heading to my first concert to see Five Finger Death Punch and I’m totally stoked! Was pretty nervous too till I saw this video and realized that I should be focusing on having killer fun instead of feeling like I’m meeting the gods haha! Thanks a lot man 🤟
As a life long metal lover I'm glad I found your channel, great videos with solid advice. I remember seeing my 1st metal/hard rock show (I saw UFO). I was in the front row in front of vinnie Moore, he gave me his guitar pick! I wish I had had someone tell me to wear earplugs because me hearing was destroyed for a week
well, first show, I didn't wore earplugs and got at like, 5 meters from the amplifier for the entire show, and i had absolutely no problems with my earings, and never had any, strange but cool x)
you should've tried that on a motorhead concert when lemmy was still around
ML games well, unfortunately he didn’t had the chance, but I then tried some heavier things in shows (and should have done way more this summer but hell everyone knows what happened)
I'm seeing origin on June 4th with Abysmal dawn, Tombs, and Killitorous and I'm SO STOKED. Been 2 years since I been to a metal show so a great way to start!
I saw Enter Shikari back in 2019, and after the show I got to talk to Rou for a bit. He was really cool, and then asked if I wanted a picture, so I was like "hell yeah". My brother and I got the picture, and as we walked away, I turned around and saw a huge line form and he ended up taking pictures with the whole line. I still feel super bad about it, because even if the interaction was great and he seemed to enjoy the interaction, I'm pretty sure his plan post show was not to take pictures with the venue. Luckily it was a more intimate show of about 250-300 people, but I still kick myself in the nuts for it to this day.
My first show is tomorrow and im seeing white chapel. Thanks for the tips I'll try to make the most of it bro.
The Saw is the Law
I'm 13 and first concert was Queensrÿche and Judas Priest on March 27, 2022 in Charleston, WV. Now I'm going to see Iron Maiden in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 2022.
My first metal show in the late 80's... Stryper with the opening act, Barron Cross! I stood about three feet away from the stack of speakers by the stage. It's a miracle I can still hear fairly well. Past couple decades I've always worn ear protection. First metal show with a mosh pit... Metallica in 1991. I was in the middle when the guys started "dancing" and hurridly ran up to the stands. Oh, seating was general admission back in the day. You wanted front row seats you got there hours before the doors opened. I miss the good ol' days!!
In January I saw Metallica and it was my first metal show and I made my mom go since I'm 15 haha
gonna see my first metal show tonight! thanks for the advice.
Whoa slow down on on the video makin. (Said no one ever🤘🤘)
My first show was kind of recently back in April, Chaos and Carnage 2023 at an indoor venue, it was a fucking great experience. Slay Squad, Crown Magnatar, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Born of Osiris, Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence all performed great sets I will always remember that first show and can’t wait to go to my next!
My very first metal show was at the Sherman theater in my home town. Were I got to see Anthrax havoc and killswitch engage with jessie leach Live and in front row. I'm in a weelchair but I still had a grate time crowd surfing and stage diving did happen. And I love every minute of it name of the tour was called the killtrax tour. It was awsome metal for ever
My first show was brojob! And I am so happy it was it was very amazing :) I met the vocalists after the show they were so sweet and friendly they were all up for meeting us all after the show! Can’t wait to go to my third show. 🖤
Also having a good pair of insoles with arch support in your shoes is a good idea. Even if you're not moshing, standing for 4-6 hours straight can be exhausting.
Great video Tony! Grind on!
Thanks for the advice! Going to my first metal concert tomorrow. The headliner is Anthrax with Exodus and Black Label Society as the opening act. Should be kickass.
10,000 years by high on fire in the background 🤘🤘
People at metal shows are so cool and chill! I've met so many cool people at shows and I wish i could've introduced myself.
i'm going to a Slipknot, Gojira, Behemoth, and Volbeat show in September and i can't wait!!!
My dad has always been a metalhead and raised me on the entire genre since i was a baby, so he's psyched to take me to my first show!!
I never went to any concert and I hope I can see my favorite metal band at least once
I've never been to a metal show because of inconvenience. I've started going to metal shows since 2021. And it's been so much fun.
Earplugs at a show, actually kinda varies per venue. Every outdoor show I've been to, not too loud. Slayer outside, not bad, 6 months later at HOB, ears rang for 2 days. Same as arenas. Second row at Judas Priest at Rocket Morgage Feild House, just fine. Four people from the stage barricade at Metallica (same arena) full frequency experience, no discomfort or ringing.
BUT small clips can make a huge difference. Some will have the PA on the floor right in your face. - Peabody's did this - and that can be bad if you want to be close to the stage. For example in my experience, CKY at Peabody's, ringing for at leas one day. Havok at the Cleveland Odeon, prolonged ringing. But Corrosion Of Conformity and Crowbar at The Beachland Ballroom, ringing for 2 days, 3 to 4 days for hearing to return to normal. So bring the plugs with you and if it's too much, put em in. If you feel fine, play at your own risk.
I'm kinda scared to go to a metal concert alone because I'm a girl and I'm afraid to be alone at night, especially because I'd need to go far from home to go to a concert... But eventually I will one day
go with a friend! better safe than sorry lol
I'm going to my first concert in April, I'm seeing obituary im so exited!
HEYYYY Killbot! Been a big fan of the channel since a little bit after this video came out, saw this video years ago and kept the wisdom til when I saw Metallica last Sunday! Love the videos, keep up the good work! -Orion
My first concert included Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, and Yngwie Malmsteen in Generation Axe. Best experience of my life
My first metal show was Black Label Society and I really loved it. I actually touched Zakk's arm when he was walking through the crowd soloing and I still feel B L E S S E D. It was still one of my favorite concerts ever. Great Video Killbot!
Going to my second one today. Good video, both funny and informative at the same time. xD
Good to hear!
I’m going to see Slayer in Massachusetts thanks to my friend, Jakob, paying for my ticket. It’s gonna be my first show, first time seeing Slayer, and last time seeing Slayer all in one. All I know is that it’s gonna sick.
I went to my first metal concert last night in Toronto, Canada seeing Hate, Incantation, Belphegor and Dark Funeral, the venue was small but pretty packed and the mosh pits were beyond brutal, I honestly didn’t need earplugs, the only band that was too loud was Dark Funeral
NO KARATE IN THE PIT
this video was on my suggestion list 3 seconds after i bought my first metal show (slayer)... ill see them in 4 months ,,,, thanks for the tips
Stoked that he explained how to catch something 🤣 have your hands out 🙌 dead 💀 🤣🤣🤣
NO KARATE IN THE PIT!!
My first show was White Zombie and The Ramones. December 1995, Salem, VA. I was 15.
I needed this im literally seeing Slipknot in 3 days :)
Gonna go to Sabaton with a friend this October. So excited
Thanks for the tips I instantly knew what to do when going into the mosh pit just from watching them
I'm going to my first metal show in February! I'm really happy, i think it's going to be a great experience
My first show will be primus tomorrow! Not to metal but GOD I LOVE THEM, at the hard rock casino so excited, thanks for the advice!!!
Got tickets to go see GWAR 🤘
SAME DUDE!
There coming pretty close to me but my dads being a hypocrite saying i cant go even tho he saw them when he was younger
Rip Oderus Urungus
My first concert was Slipknot and Suicidal tendencies, even got a picture with Mike Muir himself !!!! \m/
I have been a fan of metal my entire life but have never been to a concert. I am in my 30s now and plan on taking my 14 year old son to an upcoming Mastodon / Gojira show. I wish I had more experience to guide him through this but I think we will be okay. Definitely a little nervous though. Appreciate videos like this.
Attended my first show last night. The Slaughter in the Vanguard mini-fest with Stälker as the headliner. It was fucking KILLER.
First concert ever.
Clutch, Fear Factory, and Sepultura in Denver CO 1994.
My first concert will (hopefully) be in about 2-3 weeks. Lorna Shore in Greensboro!🤘
My first show was korn and rob zombie
I just saw Zombie on the Twins of Evil tour it was amazing, and John 5 is my new favorite guitarist . Never heard shredding like that before!
He played the national anthem with his teeth at the concert
First Concert was a Main Headline Quiet Riot Show at a Ojibay Island Festival with Damned by Dawn
Skinny shaft lel
* Ojibway
Wow, thanks. This is very helpful since I'm going to APC concert on October 30
I saw behemoth, testament, lamb of god, anthrax and slayer on the 22nd of may, 2018. I was 11. One guy said I was the youngest person he had seen at a concert. A couple weeks later, we were at DQ getting food, and this guy came up to me and my sister and asked if were at the show, we started talking about it and he asked if we were in the row or section we were in ( don’t remember what it’s called). Turns out he was 3 rows of seats down from us at the show. He said he was wondering who the “ kids who were head banging and knew all the words were”. Pretty thrash
Boutta go see Korn today and Rob Zombie tomorrow, so excited 🤟🏽