Metallica - Ireland - 2007

Motley Crue

Ok, first of all, this is something Ive wanted to trash out for a long time. Ive been a fan of Metallica for a very long time and the band played here in 86, three times in 88 plus a Northern Ireland date, 91 plus a Northern Ireland date, 96 and 99. They have, of course, also played here in 2003, 2004, 2006 and now (it seems by Lars Ulrich's comments at the end of Metallica's last show in Ireland) they are set to play here again.

Leaving aside the promoter, because my argument is not with them, I have to ask if people actually want to see Metallica play here again a 4th time in 5 years. Such a thing has never really happened in Ireland, with a band of Metallica's magnatude, having gladly paid 185Euro personally to see them 3 times in the past four years I have to say that enough is enough and it really drains the magic from their performance to come again.

Ive talked with a lot of people who feel the same way and I want to know what your opinion is and whether (if such a gig should be announced) you will be coming along?

My argument is that a more varied range of performers could be booked, as opposed to Metallica (like Iron Maiden/Marilyn Manson in 2005) for Metal fans to enjoy a days Rockin in da Summer Sun

Mushy

Didnt he say they'd be back next year with a new album aswell though? From what Iv heard, I doubt the new album will be out early enough for them to play in the summer sun. And if the tour mainly consists of stuff Iv heard from the new album, i'll gladly keep my €70 from them. But if its in the Point or something, it'd be tempting. I didnt see them 2004 either so might squeeze another day out of them for me though

thewing

I'll be there with bells on...if I could have them play in my front room everyday I'd never tire of it...

Beekay

At least when they come over they seem to make a kind of mini festival atmosphere(sp?)...and tbh at least they take the time to come over,otherwise this would be a thread about why they never come over, like the ones we have for NIN and System of a down ignoring here on every tour etc.

Gibson SG

Id go again, in fact hopefully it becomes an annual thing(Long shot).

At least metal fans are getting to see a great metal band live here who DO put on a good show.
Who could say that they werent happy to hear all of puppets live last year?

Patricide

I seen em the first two years they came but refused to go up last year even though i wanted to see alice in chains and stone sour, I would go next year though if the new album was good(unlikely) or they had a good support act.

Beekay

Patricide wrote:

I seen em the first two years they came but refused to go up last year even though i wanted to see alice in chains and stone sour, I would go next year though if the new album was good(unlikely) or they had a good support act.

Why did you deny yourself to see two bands you want to see just because of who the headliners are?

Creamy Goodness

jaysus i wouldn't go and see them in the point that's for sure. i like to hear my bands when i go to gigs.

i do hope they return as i'd like to see metallica play a house show somewhere.

Shiminay

I've missed them the last few times they played, couldn't be bothered with them at this stage. I've lost a lot of respect for them as people and as a band after the Napster thing and the St Anger thing (the thing being it's cock)!

Keedowah

I'd go see them if they played every year... but if they played in the Point i'd have second thoughts - it has to be the worst venue in Europe! The SFX is better ffs!

cournioni

I didn't go last time, and I won't be going again. Not unless there is one serious line up.

Black NG-60-90

Hopefully they'll play the RDS again next summer. Yeah the Point isn't a great venue, the sound is never loud enough and its very hard to get a great view when you're standing. I wouldn't mind seeing them again cos they'll be playing new material.

Nea

I went last year for AIC and Korn more so that Metallica as like most people they pissed me off with the Napster/Metallica Inq crap.

I have to say I was well impressed on the day mainly cos of Master of Puppets which made up for the loss of Korn.

I dont think I would be running back next year unless as Pornapster says It is one serious line up.

Anyhow I think we should convince Rammstein to play the RDS, as its outdoor they might be a bit more relaxed on the pyrotechnic rules.

tbh

I've said it before, and dag nabbit, I'll say it again : of course I'll go, it's metallica!

Doctor J

Motley Crue wrote:

three times in 88 plus a Northern Ireland date

Ehhh, I recall two dates in the Top Hat plus one NI date... I don't think there was a third date here, I would have been at it

Degag

Well i've only seen them once so far and that was last summer. They put on a great performance, and i'll gladly go and see them again.

Rockee

Ive seen them in 99(still my fave gig ever) at the point and 2003 at the RDS. I didnt go last year cos I could sense the piss being taken out of our well worn pockets. Id go next year if the next album is quality or Lars decides to go back and actually care about playing drums again.

Malice

For the last few years I've gone to the Download festival in Donington Park and that usually leaves me fairly broke so unless there is a special gig on I definitely wouldn't be bothered. Especially since getting from Galway to Dublin and back again can often be more hassle than getting from Galway to Donington

I saw Metallica in 2003, 2004 and last summer so as others have said, unless there was a new album or something I would pass. Mind you, if they were to start playing the entire tracklist from Ride the Lightning like they did with Master of Puppets I'd definitely check it out!

PureCork

I'll see you there :P

Patricide

Beekay wrote:

Why did you deny yourself to see two bands you want to see just because of who the headliners are?

because i couldnt justify paying that much for two shortened set lists, still though you do have a point.

fobster

Yeah seen metallica twice, 2003 and 2004. So something different would be welcome during the summer months, when was the last time Megadeth played here?

Léan

I saw them when they played in 2004, missed them last year but i'd definitly go to seem them if they played here again, especially if they're playing any old stuff. They're a good live band and there's a good atmosphere at their gig's. Me likey.

honru

fobster wrote:

when was the last time Megadeth played here?

2005.

After seeing this years' show, I'm more revved up than usual for the next one. But I'd like to see them play The Point, or at least somewhere other than the RDS. Like my back garden.

phantom_lord

If metallica played 2 days in a row I'd go to them all. Same as if they played every year I'd go.

Civilian_Target

The last occasion proved well worthwhile - I'd be tempted to go again but wouldn't shed another €70 without close examination and reviews of recent gigs.

Tar.Aldarion

Saw them in '03 and '04, enough to make me not want to see them again.

nacho libre

I was reluctant to go last year but i'm very glad i did. However, i won't be going this year as they played the perfect setlist last year.
To finish with seek and destroy last year made me a very happy man:D

superconor

Well I havent seen them, so I probably would go, if the support was good. If they did an Early Days tour I would go without thinking. I'd probably go abroad to see that.

I hate Seek And Destroy....

Beekay

superconor wrote:

I hate Seek And Destroy....

you are no longer welcome here

Motley Crue

Beekay wrote:

you are no longer welcome here

I second that lol

Rockee

Motley Crue wrote:

I second that lol

I third that Ok ok ok enough! Well, heres hoping their next album is worthwhile. I noticed theyre releasing all of their videos on DVD in a few weeks. It says 'Mama Said' was never shown in North America or indeed probably anywhere else in the world...I remember it being on Top Of The Pops a few times. Goin back on thread...Id love to see them maybe indoors at the RDS.