Any Metalheads Here In Mtc?

[cruesome]

nahagilap ko lang from a friend....

 

sayang out of town ako that day

 

Wolfgang One Night Only

Louie's THX Makati

9:00 PM

Aug 31 2005

PHP 200.00

 

With Karl & Kevin Roy, Someone from Monkyspank, Razorback, and other someones from other bands

[serpentor_ph]

gago talaga yan si sharon osbourne na yan!!!! putcha, metal masters yun binastos nya, f**k ozzfest, IRON MAIDEN RULES!!!!!

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paano nya binastos ? kwento naman men.

[sickness]

Nagalit kasi si Sharon sa Iron Maiden dahil sa comment nila sa Ozzfest.

[furian]

bad trip d ako makkpunta may pasok e, oo nga ano b comment ng iron maiden?

[Immortal666]

Here's a detailed account of what happened:

 

The manager of a well-known heavy metal band who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock history (NOTE: at his request, the author's identity is being protected by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):

 

"Saturday night's Ozzfest at the Hyundai Pavillion near Los Angeles was a debacle on so many levels, I am still in shock as I write this. As a fan of many of the bands [saturday] night, one can only hope this was an isolated incident, but sadly, it most likely wasn't. As many of you have heard already, co-headliners and metal legends IRON MAIDEN were pelted with eggs, bottle caps, beer cups, spit on, had people from the Ozzfest camp talking over the PA during their set, had 'Eddie' delayed from his onstage entrance, had members of the [bLACK LABEL SOCIETY] entourage rush the stage with American flags, and had the PA intentionally turned off over 6 times, all by the OSBOURNE CAMP.

 

"While it's still unclear as to the exact reasons why the terrorizing started (rumors abounded as to why, with everything from Bruce calling out Ozzy in the U.K. rock magazine Kerrang! on the widely known fact that Ozzy uses a teleprompter, to various vague references said on stage about a 'reality show' at an Ozzfest stop in Detroit), one thing was very clear: The whole thing stunk, and left me, and nearly all of the 40,000+ heavy metal fans in attendance angered and disappointed. Not that behind the scenes bickering or magazine trash talking is anything new to rock fans, but the shocking lack of professionalism at one of the largest stops in North America in front of 40,000 + spectators, at the hand of the Osbournes was nothing short of disgusting.

 

"It all began early in the afternoon, when many side stage bands were openly approached in clear view of everyone backstage by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne to 'join them in throwing eggs at IRON MAIDEN this evening.' All the bands were encouraged to rally the other side stage bands to do so. Members and/or friends of the hardcore band BURY YOUR DEAD were seen actively trying to encourage other side stage bands to 'join in the fun.' Thankfully, many side stage bands angrily declined.

 

"Later that evening, as IRON MAIDEN came on stage, their intro was interrupted by [bLACK LABEL SOCIETY] hanger-on and biker wannabe Big Dave, who was at the soundboard loudly chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy' over the PA. MAIDEN opened their set and the entire band was pelted from the front row with eggs, beer, beer cups, spit, and various other objects by an Ozzfest-credentialed, bandana-wearing, Osbourne entourage. IRON MAIDEN, ever the professionals, continued through their set, and by the time they launched into their second song, 'The Trooper', Bruce changed into a civil war-era, red coat and began waving a Union Jack — British flag. Then, someone in, or associated with, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY tried to rush the stage waving and American Flag with the words 'Don't f**k with Ozzy' scrawled across his bare chest. He was tackled and beaten by MAIDEN crew and promptly thrown off stage.

 

"As 'The Trooper' ended, frontman Bruce Dickinson, with characteristic spunk, launched into a scathing attack on the people terrorizing his band, calling them 'a sorry excuse for an Ozzy Osbourne fan,' and wondering aloud how, 'three dozen eggs could get snuck into the front row of Ozzfest by people with Ozzfest laminates?' Though he never named names, all in attendance could understand who he was referring to. Nicko McBrain ran up to the front asking Bruce to hold on while he cleaned egg off his drums. He then stated the the next song wouldn't be heard on 'Your local cocksucking corporate radio station, wouldn't be seen on MTV anymore, and sure as hell wouldn't be played on a f**king reality TV show,' met by a huge roar from the crowd.

 

"During the song 'Hallowed Be Thy Name', Bruce, after only the first two lines, stopped singing and ran to the front row, firing back at his terrorizers, saying 'That asswipe right there, with the curly hair, the f**king glasses, and Ozzfest laminate throw his f**king ass out of here right now. It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, and if it wasn't for a lawsuit, I'd rip your f**king head off right now, you piece of s**t!!!!' He had the various attackers ejected and continued with a blistering version of the song until right before the big sing long at the end, the PA was INTENTIONALLY cut off. When it came back, Bruce launched into another scathing attack saying that they were supposed to play a shorter set than normal today, and only play 55 minutes, but IRON MAIDEN can't drive 55, or play 55, and were going to play our whole f**king set tonight.

 

"The band endured six more 'PA cuts,' including having the power to their amps turned off at one point. When the PA would come back on, they would simply launch into the next IRON MAIDEN classic, never missing a beat. Frankly, with every PA cut, the band just got meaner and meaner, playing each new song with an anger and a fire that was at times, simply astonishing to watch. Bruce began the introduction to IRON MAIDEN with a speech about 'Your constitution has something about 'We The People.' Well let me tell you, the only reason we are up here tolerating this bullshit, is because of you people. You have been amazing Glen Helen, and there are A LOT of IRON MAIDEN fans here tonight,' eliciting a huge roar from the crowd. He continued, 'It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, NOTHING is going to come between us and our fans, and it will be death before dishonor, this is 'Iron f**king Maiden',' which was greeted by a thunderous applause. During 'Iron Maiden', longtime MAIDEN mascot Eddie was purposely delayed from making his entrance, making a brief appearance at the end, and one could only wonder as to how. As the band closed there set with a furious version of 'Sanctuary', the PA was again cut only to have Big Dave repeatedly chant 'Ozzy' over the PA, while the band tried to say goodbye to their fans. The now-furious crowd angrily drowned him out with chants of 'MAIDEN, MAIDEN.'

 

"Then, not 10 seconds after MAIDEN left the stage, Sharon Osbourne walked on stage and predictably, tried to give MAIDEN some fake, half-hearted praise about how they'd like to 'thank IRON MAIDEN,' and what a wonderful band IRON MAIDEN are, and how their crew were 'fantastic,' then sneering, 'But Bruce Dickinson is a prick.' The entire crowd, now fed up with the entire affair, began loudly booing her, pelting her with beer cups, and yelling 'bitch.' She tried to carry on, adding that 'Bruce had disrespected Ozzfest,' only to be drowned out by an ocean of boos, and soaked with beer. She slammed the microphone down and stormed off stage. Many in the crowd, fed up with what they had just witnessed, especially considering that many had come solely for MAIDEN, and paid upwards of $150 to do so, left in droves. SABBATH played to maybe half the audience that was there prior, and seemed stagnate compared to the band preceding them. As a huge fan of SABBATH, I honestly couldn't stand to watch them.

 

"I've seen IRON MAIDEN probably 10 times in my life, and frankly this was the very best IRON MAIDEN show I've had the pleasure of witnessing. You DON'T want to f**k with IRON MAIDEN. The more the Osbournes tried to f**k with them, the better they got! IRON MAIDEN was on f**king overdrive! Considering the amount of terrorizing and intimidation that IRON MAIDEN had to deal with at the hands of the Osbournes and the other side stage and main stage bands participating, they were the consummate professionals. They had the crowd in the palms of their hands, and IRON MAIDEN and Bruce Dickinson proved beyond a shadow of a doubt why they are the greatest metal band on earth right now, and quite possibly, the classiest, too.

 

"The Osbournes are drunk with power. Shame on them, and shame on ANY of the bands that participated in the terrorizing and intimidation. It was disgusting display, that NO BAND should have had to endure, but especially a legend like IRON MAIDEN. That fact that it happened in front of 40,000+ people, at a Clear Channel-sponsored event, while Hyundai Pavilion Security turned a blind eye and let the Osbourne camp pelt one of the main headlining bands with eggs, beer, and spit, was simply inexcusable.

 

"I will proudly be attending next year's MAIDEN fest, and as much as I hate to say it, I can't bring myself to spend another dime on the Osbournes.

 

"Ozzfest, hang your head in shame."

[Immortal666]

Here's the official statement of Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood regarding the incident:

 

Maiden are currently returning from America and preparing for UK festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste time giving Sharon Osbourne's statement the dignity of a reply. Considering the disgraceful nature of the events that occurred they feel it's a pretty dismal effort at self justification and they don't think Metal fans are at all gullible and that they will easily see through it. They want no more to do with this sorry incident and are very much looking forward to headlining Reading and Leeds Festivals this weekend.

 

I would however like to add my own comment on this.

 

In 30 years in this business and after attending hundreds of gigs l have never seen anything anywhere near as disgusting and unprofessional as what went on that night. I was standing on our sound desk out front as usual but ran to the stage as soon as the hail of missiles began and from then on watched from the front of the stage right next to Bruce's walkway. The scale, viciousness and concentration of the throwing made it obvious that this was a premeditated and co-ordinated attack. Assaulting musicians while performing by throwing bottle tops, lighters and eggs at them from just a few yards away is vile, dangerous, criminal and cowardly. It is incredible that Ozzfest security apparently did nothing about it - aren't they there to protect the bands too? Especially when the band is concentrating on a performance in front of 45,000 people and the missiles are coming out of the glare of the spotlights. And to spit at a band on stage is unforgivable.

 

Iron Maiden, like all the bands on Ozzfest, had to sign quite onerous legal documents part of which was promising not to throw anything into the audience, even wristbands!!! Ironic isn't it.

 

It is well documented on the web who was responsible for planning and participating in this attack and for musicians to join in this assault on other musicians is a shocking disgrace akin to treachery. You should all be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.

 

We know who authorised the making of the 'ozzy - ozzy' chant tape the day before and how it was played secretly through the PA at the very beginning and end of our set.

 

We also know who continually turned off the power interrupting our set at crucial moments. It is a good thing that the power was turned back on before there was a riot as you could sense on stage a lot of the huge audience were getting totally pissed off at this continual onslaught on the band.

 

The great majority of the Ozzfest crew throughout the tour were terrific and we thank them. Those who participated or stood idly by and watched as this all went down should also be ashamed of themselves and l would certainly hope they never come near a tour with which we are involved.

 

There is little point in my commenting on the chap with the flag or their trying to hold up Eddie or Sharon's speech as the audience made their feelings very clear on each occasion.

 

And in the end what was all this about?? If l had any sort of problem or misunderstanding with a band working on a tour we were involved in l would go and talk to them or their manager - not wait until the end of a tour and assault and ambush them. Or was that really it?

 

I find it staggering that this ambush would take place in front of any audience, let alone in San Bernardino, the biggest audience of the tour. Didn't that audience merit any consideration? They pay an awful lot to be there in terms of prices for tickets, parking, food, beer etc. Surely if they spend this sort of money they deserve to watch the bands they paid to see be able to put in a full unhindered performance. Free of danger and intimidation. If I had paid I would ask for my money back!

 

And this audience really were outstanding, giving the band incredible support and many voting with their feet in disgust after the set and the speech, which to many was the final insult.

 

I have to say l was immensely proud of Maiden who stood up to it all and showed great courage and just got better and better through the adversity. Their heads never dropped, instead they went on the offensive. It was a truly memorable moment when Bruce went to the very front of the stage during Trooper - something which he never normally does as he is usually on the ramps - waving the flag whilst avoiding the hail of missiles and yelling 'This is a f**king British flag, and these colours don't f**king run!'. The imperturbable attitude and ability of the band shone through and in the end made this a truly remarkable rock and roll event, even if for all the wrong reasons.

 

We will have no more to say on this matter except that l do think the band deserve an apology from a number of people, and you know who you are.

 

ROD SMALLWOOD

MANAGER, IRON MAIDEN

CHAIRMAN, SANCTUARY ARTIST MANAGEMENT

[cruesome]

this ozzfest scum is really saddening. bad.

[cruesome]

and the maiden just released their 2cd album death on the road, hope their local label would release it here. sounds great. who wants the mp3s (for evaluation purposes )?

[Immortal666]

Sharon Osbourne has issued the following "open letter" to IRON MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood:

 

"Rod,

 

"I found your statement to be completely void of the facts that led up to Saturday's show. Your press release was written like an old-time '80s manager, trying to use every opportunity to try and sell the record and the upcoming shows instead of just dealing with the truth.

 

"These are the facts:

 

"You claim to have been in the business for 30 years and have been to hundreds of gigs, but can you tell me how many times you have heard of an opening band talking sh*t about the headliner during their set and getting away with it? Not only is Ozzy the headliner, but he is also the man who is paying your band $185,000 a night. We gave IRON MAIDEN a chance to play to the biggest audiences they have ever played to in the U.S.A. We accommodated them with their stage set and at the band's request we even scoured the audience for people wearing IRON MAIDEN t-shirts and brought them down front during their set to make them feel more comfortable. Tell me, what other headliner would do that? Unfortunately those gestures were completely lost on Bruce Dickinson who for over 20 shows continually berated Ozzy and Ozzfest during his set.

 

"Over the last 10 years of Ozzfest, we have worked with over 200 bands. None of them were ever disrespectful to Ozzy or any of the other bands on the tour. But for 20 shows we were forced to hear Dickinson's nightly outbursts from the stage: 'When we come back to America, we'll be back with a proper sound system,' or "We won't be playing the same old songs every night (like SABBATH),' 'We don't need a teleprompter (like Ozzy)' and 'We don't need a reality show to be legit (again, like Ozzy).' Night after night we heard his complaints from the stage about how 'corporate' the venues were and how 'outrageous' the ticket prices were. Strangely enough, if you want to get a general admission ticket to stand in a field to see IRON MAIDEN at Reading this weekend it's going to cost you over $120. I would say that's very pricey, wouldn't you?

 

"When an artist comes on stage and says he's not playing the 55 minutes that he was allotted and that he is going to play for as long as he wants (cutting into SABBATH's set), I'm not going to let that happen. Dickinson was under the delusion that the 46,000 people in San Bernardino had come only to see IRON MAIDEN. He even proclaimed 'This is not the Ozzfest, This is Maidenfest.' I guess no one told him that we have an audience of 45,000 to 53,000 people every year in San Bernardino.

 

"Here's another fact for you. Bruce Dickinson's own band was embarrassed by him. IRON MAIDEN leader, Steve Harris, even came to Ozzy's dressing room to apologize to Ozzy for Bruce's behavior before MAIDEN took the stage in San Bernardino.

 

"It's shameful that Dickinson felt he had the right to air his issues publicly onstage every night as a way to boost his own ego. Dickinson never once came up to Ozzy and me to voice any concerns. He certainly had the opportunity to do so every night. If he wasn't able to show us that courtesy then why should I give him the respect to air my grievances with him in private? Ozzy's only interaction with Dickinson was on the first night of the tour. Ozzy, being the true gentleman that he is, passed Bruce in the hall and said 'Good luck and have a great show.' Unfortunately Dickinson felt the need to turn his back to Ozzy and walked away. Frankly, Dickinson got what he deserved. We had to listen to his bullsh*t for five straight weeks. He only had to suffer a couple of eggs on the head.

 

"On closing, yes, I did cut IRON MAIDEN's sound. This is the way I look at it: Ozzfest is our tour. We built it into something that's lasted 10 years now. We've been responsible for breaking many new bands and resurrecting the careers of former superstars. Part of our success stems from the fact that when a band is on Ozzfest we treat them with nothing but kindness and respect just as if we had invited them into our home. You can ask all of the bands who have been on the tour. They all describe it as the 'ultimate summer camp.' It's like one big family. Unfortunately Dickinson doesn't have the manners to realize that when you are invited into someone's home, are seated at their dinner table, are eating their food and drinking their wine, you shouldn't talk disrespectfully about them (Ozzy, BLACK SABBATH and Ozzfest), otherwise you just might get your ass handed to you. Every action has a reaction. Was Dickinson so naïve to think that I was going to let him get away with talking sh*t about my family night after night? I don't think he realizes who he's dealing with. I will not endure behavior like this from anyone.

 

"I know you would love to keep talking about this because this is the most press that IRON MAIDEN has had in the U.S. in twenty years, but let's move on, shall we?

 

"Sincerely,

 

"The 'Real' Iron Maiden

 

"Sharon Osbourne"

[Nekromantik]

sigurado ito na huling event ng ozzfest...

[cruesome]

sigurado ito na huling event ng ozzfest...

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sigurado, ozzy just announced before the incident, that its time to hand over the event to somebody else after 10 years, i think it's not gonna happen.

[cruesome]

good morning shredders and grinders.

[Serial Killer]

Dapat may metal fest din dito sa Pinas.

[spishoxxx]

tagal ka d nakapost dito ahh????

[furian]

i'm a fan of both sabbath and maiden, unprofessional ung ginawa sa maiden, considering that it was really planned before hand and those band who went with sharon's plan should be ashamed of themselves!!!

 

oo ng sana may metalfest din d2 sa pinas

[Immortal666]

In other, sadder news, let's all mourn the passing of two of metal's finest musicians:

 

Vader drummer Krzysztof "Doc" Raczkowski 1970-2005

 

and

 

Voivod guitarist Dennis 'Piggy' D'Amour 1959 - 2005

 

The former died of complications from his alcohol-problem while the latter died due to colon cancer.

 

Let's all crank up our VADER and VOIVOD cds and mp3s in their memory. Their memories will never die because their music will live on forever!

[Cradle of Filth]

may balita pa ba kayo sa bandang ito?

 

 

DAHONGPALAY - Known to be one of the Pioneers of Filipino Metal during the days when LA105.9 FM ruled the airwaves. The brain child of Ramon "The Doctor" Zialcita and the guy who started it all Andrew "Eurd" Dela Hostria - Original Vocalist / Bassist / Composer of Dahongpalay.

 

The group has released different Compilation Albums under Vicor, Ivory and Tone Def during the 90's and has released their Debut Album "Kapatiran Ng Bakal At Apoy" under Ivory Records / Tone Def Label in 1996.

 

The group was later christened as "The Philippines' Answer To Black Sabbath" and "The Philippines' Kings Of Dark Metal".

 

Where are they now?

[sickness]

Yeah, sana meron ngang metalfest dito sa Pinas.

[Nekromantik]

sana mga rap crap artists na lng ung mga namamatay... :evil:

[digitalsober]

may balita pa ba kayo sa bandang ito?

DAHONGPALAY - Known to be one of the Pioneers of Filipino Metal during the days when LA105.9 FM ruled the airwaves. The brain child of Ramon "The Doctor" Zialcita and the guy who started it all Andrew "Eurd" Dela Hostria - Original Vocalist / Bassist / Composer of Dahongpalay.

 

The group has released different Compilation Albums under Vicor, Ivory and Tone Def during the 90's and has released their Debut Album "Kapatiran Ng Bakal At Apoy" under Ivory Records / Tone Def Label in 1996.

 

The group was later christened as "The Philippines' Answer To Black Sabbath" and "The Philippines' Kings Of Dark Metal".

 

Where are they now?

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DAHONGPALAY has just made a comeback in the metal scene.. although they dont have a regular gig, nanjan pa din sila.. buhay pa din ang dahongpalay dude!

 

madami ding "olskulers" na nagbabalik sa eksena.. and some veterans of the metal scene may ibang band na ngayon..

 

heres a few oldskul bands na nagbalik or still active sa scene

dahongpalay

askals

resurrected

kronos

genital grinder

blood shed

knk

negatron

 

bsta madami pa din dude...

[digitalsober]

Yeah, sana meron ngang metalfest dito sa Pinas.

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bro, what do you mean "metalfest"???

 

madami namang metal gigs ngayon ah.. madami ding producers ng quality gig like Gods of Metal, Musick Against Discrimination, Retribution, ITIM, Astkaro, etc...

 

almost every week is a metalfest! :cool:

 

mahirap lang pagsama-samahin lahat coz sobrang daming metal bands ngayon..

[Ladyrocker]

Wolfgang Night on Wednesday!

Message: August 31st, thx premiere theater, Milelong Compound, Makati. (near Halo)

Entrance fee is 200. Gates open at 9 PM.

Plenty of space. No need to worry....

 

on vocals for the 1st set:

Gian Villaflor (Kinkyhooters)

Mishka Adams (Blue Echoes)

Kevin Roy (Razorback, Loquy)

 

 

on vocals for the 2nd set:

Jay Ortega (DRT, Gnash)

Jett Pangan (The Dawn)

Karl Roy (Kapatid, P.O.T.)

 

Manuel Legarda (Wolfgang, DRT) - guitars

Mon Legaspi (Wolfgang, The Dawn) - bass

Brian Velasco (Razorback, DRT) - drums (1st set)

Francis Aquino (Monkeyspank, Loquy) - drums

(2nd set)

 

Please spread the word...

 

waaaaaaaaahhhhh.. miss ko na si Manuel Legarda!!!! hehe

[Immortal666]

@digitalsober: Dude, I think the kind of 'metalfest' sickness was thinking of is similar to that of Ozzfest, yung tipong sikat na foreign metal bands. Hindi ko minamaliit ang local bands natin, but damn, imagine if we had a Metalfest similar to that of Ozzfest or even the Beast Feast in South Korea, Wacken Open Air in Germany, Inferno Fest in Norway. Yung tipong malulupit na foreign bands talaga.

 

Well, we can only dream 'coz metal never was and never will be popular here. So no concert organizer/promoter would risk their money on such a venture because metal is perceived to be unmarketable and unprofitable here in the Phils.

[furian]

i agree with immortal metal scene here in our country isn't that popular , but maybe we cud start our own metalfest with here featuring our own locals..

[suff]

pa post kahit hindi related sa metal at wag nyo awayin dahil off the topic hehe lets all support the local scene -

Please come ang watch on the 2nd of September on Kolumn Bar in Timog

 

Dilaw

Alakpa

Nerve Line

Mayonaise

The Chongkeys

Hokage

Rabadab

 

Damage is 100 with 1 free beer

 

 

Thanks!