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Yeah they were really good last night, although it was more packed than I expected! Pit was smaller than I was expecting given the music (not that I partook though). Ramos and the band were excellent. Only gripe though, throughout the show there was always someone in front recording it on their phone, and at I had at least 10 phones all recording the exact same thing. I get photos and clips for memories etc. but can’t you just watch the gig instead of recording it?

I'm not so sure for now and I think the tide may have turned (although that may well be the headline in a few years time) . The express article on this issue: - https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1839768/elgin-marbles-rishi-sunak-greece

Curious interview from Politics Joe with Richard Tice. It will be intriguing if Reform/Farage does actually put PR as its front and centre position for the next election (I know they have always wanted it, its just come far down the list of "ban immigrants" etc.). Whilst I still think their voter share is overinflated, this would add further pressure to the argument from the other side of the political spectrum.

Ahem, Bruce I think disagrees with you; this is one of the most coveted trophies of all time! OT, Southgate though is an utterly dire manager. Has killed any desire to support England for me (not that it was particularly high prior to be fair). I do hope he goes sooner rather than later and get someone into the job that is actually competent. Although given how the FA is, I suspect they will try and appoint Hodgson or Allardyce again...

Yeah Lorna Shore are good, the rest are clearings in the woods Of similar ilk but not quite as varied I've got Lorna Shore and Jazz Sabbath next week as well.

Possibly idealistic, but the Covid enquiry is going to present the ineptitude of everything and there will be significant political pressure to sort something out. The reason there hasn't been consequences yet is because it is still going through the system; although I suspect that you are right about her remaining in the Lords. The only way people will lose those seats if they actually sort out the Lords properly.

The "government" has 6 years to bring a claim for breach of contract, so in theory March/April 2026. Those contracts will be in the hands of Labour soon enough and if there is any way to get that money back, I suspect Labour will be pursuing it. If anything else, it will massively help balance the books and justify how much better at money Labour are than Tories.

Erm, OK, can't believe a pair of nipples has caused up this much of an issue for some people but there we are... The original comment was asking for her to be punished/reprimanded by the BBC for wearing the dress at an awards ceremony. Is it Andrew Tate levels of ignorance? Of course not but it still pretty poor judgment. You can have an opinion on whether she is a good pundit or not, irrespective of what she is wearing. The fact that what she is wearing has even entered the conversation shows we are far from sorting the problem. As is traditional on this site, we need to inject some form of music in non-music threads, and when I was reading through the comments, this song was playing in my head: - The lyrics are below for context

It’s also the day after the Europa Conference Final Day, which if your hoping to go to if Villa get there means it may be a struggle… What’s more frustrating is that King Gizzard are playing Wolverhampton the day of the final so that is frustrating….

Well thats the thing, Pantera was in its very nature the Abbott brothers band. It would be like continuing with Motorhead without Lemmy; just a cash grab on the name.

Lower down does look a bit better but those are terrible headliners! TBF, Offspring and Machine Head would both be fun as well as Pantera (don't really consider it to be Pantera though) and Sum 41 for the nostalgia, but I think the highest level band that I would like to see but haven't is probably Heilun; so yeah.... Never been to Hellfest but it an incredible reputation and sells out quickly (think it already has for next year). However, looking at the announced line up its not dissimilar to Download, save for the inclusion of Foo Fighters. However, their undercards tend to be amazing and based more around specific genres for each stage. Graspop in Belgium is brilliant, although it has been about 10 years since I've been. It tends to get a lot of the same bands as Hellfest. You can get a dirt cheap flight to Eindhoven and there's a direct coach from Eindhoven airport and/or train station to the festival site as well; so we got the bus to the train station, hired a locker to put bags in and then go all day drinking in Eindhoven

Both wife & I are on our 2nd play throughs although this time we are playing separately. I've gone tactician and whilst tough, definitely doable. Finding a lot more that missed last time and still only in act 1. The wife decided to do the dark urge and genuinely looks so good to play, even if the options are erm, deadly (she's so far killed 2 people in camp and lost 2 companions). Would really recommend doing it though just for the different spin on it all.

Weirdly had pulled my back last Saturday and was pushing it for the gig on Tuesday. Made it OK but was feeling it at the end. Lorna Shore were never really on my radar until I was reading the reviews of Pain Remain and gave that a whirl which impressed me a lot!

The Mill was alright, a bit rough and ready mind; no idea what it’s like as Xoyo and whether it’s changed or not. Parking wise there’s on street parking around digbeth but there’s a relatively big car park right opposite which is alright but you’ll be paying £5-7 for the evening. Think it’s through Ring go if you want to check prices. Was out at Employed To Serve with Pupil Slicer supporting who were both great. They also had Going Off as an opening act who are a hardcore act signed to church road records (Justine and Sammy from Employed To Serve label following Holy Roar’s collapse). They were alright, but had one particular twit in the crowd who was knocking peoples beers out of their hands and for some reason that was not being taken too kindly… Going to Lorna Shore as well at the end of the month but got Empire State B*stard (Simon from Biffy Clyro heavy side project with the touring guitarist as well) next Friday which will be pretty sweet.

To be honest, even if they could just exposed the flaws in the system and make sure it doesn’t happen again that would be a good start. The sheer corruption of the last 5/10 years has just been unbearable and we need to get confidence back into politics.

The concept of "Christian" metal bands I don't think succeed particularly well outside of the USA. Wasn't it the case for a lot of them that the reason that they are "Christian" was that their parents wouldn't allow them to play this type of music if it wasn't?

He won't ever be PM as it would actually need to do something. All he does is say what should be done. If/when they follow through with it and it inevitably fails, he can call out criticise and say "that's not how I would have done it" but I will happily tell you all about it for £.... No need to actually put his money where his mouth is. A grifter through and through.

Maybe try Devin Townsend’s “Ki”. Its an album he released following the end of Strapping Young Lad and somewhat a reaction to that “heaviness” and aggressiveness. With this album he plays a lot slower, more melodic, very few “growls” but when they are there, it’s purposeful. It’s also part of a 4 album pack dealing with different styles, you may also find “Ghost” interesting as it deals more with world music influences and very chilled out. Whilst writing this, try his Casualties of Cool album. It’s a collaboration with a Canadian singer songwriter Che Aimee Dorval with country/Americana swing on it (calling @Seat68). Agree metal can be very polarising but still think there’s something for everyone within the genre.

Not been to Ally Pally but when I drive to London gigs I tend to park at Finchley Central and tube in from there as it’s about 10 minute drive from M1. Looking at where it’s at it seems like it’s the middle of nowhere! What about prebooking some parking with one of the parking apps like JustPark?

Empire State Bastard is class you're in for a treat.

They are supporting Employed To Serve next month (along with Going Off!) - cannot wait!

Absolutely. I keep forgetting to say; but the new Pupil Slicer that came out a few months back is absolutely killer (I think it was you that previously recommended)! I didn't find Mirrors to be amazing but Blossom feels like a huge step in progression from them and is very impressive!

That Scott Walker/Sunn O))) colab is brilliant! Lots of other good CDs there as well. CDs are by far my most consumed format of music. I get vinyls but don't often get to play them - struggle with work and what not so I whilst I do buy every now and then; I just can't justify the cost. I have spotify but don't find the format the best for recommendations or looking at what is new for what i want etc. I find it quite good for playlists but it still annoys me that it doesn't have everything so would need to go elsewhere to get some tracks. CDs I find the most flexible and generally decent price. I've paid £15.00 for the latest Baroness album as a deluxe edition which includes unreleased live tracks and I get an expanded digipak for it as well. Definitely get the most bang for buck IMO. Currently have 2731 CDs in my collection (according to Discogs anyway + the Baroness one which isn't on Discogs yet) so yeah think its my choice of music format!

Err not got there yet but I think so! To be honest, now hit level 5, it is has improved combat wise (like D&D). Only thrown 1 fireball so far though. I am disappointed in myself....