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Passenger

In terms of general sightseeing or Rock/Metal related things to do?

GLaDOS

Links234 wrote: »

I'm not one that's been easily shocked by Game of Thrones so far (I think being an avid anime fan has hardened me to it) but that latest episode was mindblowing

That particular chapter in the book was fantastic, amazingly well written.

Maye83 wrote: »

Hey guys, how are you? Heading to Berlin later this summer, I know of at least a couple from here who have been there before, are there any things in particular you suggest I see?

I went last Summer and loved it Sachsenhausen concentration camp is well worth a visit (Bit outside berlin, ~30 minute train ride). In a similar vein, the Topography of Terror is a really interesting exhibition documenting the Nazi's rise to power.

The Zoo is lovely if you're into that.

Links234

I have not read the books ScienceNerd, but my girlfriend has and she's having some fun laughing maniacally at me. Admittedly, I did the same to her when watching Hannibal and Mason Verger was introduced

GLaDOS

Yeah it's great watching everyone on facebook melt down :pac:

Zwillinge

Passenger wrote: »

Enjoy, Z. Pretty eclectic lineup there too.

I know, am superly looking forward to enjoying some punk, some metal and some chilled indie Not looking forward to 6am flight though :P

Links234 wrote: »

So, has everyone here seen the new Game of Thrones ep?

Am up to Season 3, Episode 4... I know bad things happen, but no idea to whom... Considering I've been on the Twitter machine and the Book with the Face.

Lithium93_ wrote: »

For anyone who hasn't seen it or read it by now

http://loudwire.com/gwar-dave-brockie-cause-of-death-accidental-heroin-overdose/?trending

Was really saddened by this, just... not expecting that :(

Maye83 wrote: »

Hey guys, how are you? Heading to Berlin later this summer, I know of at least a couple from here who have been there before, are there any things in particular you suggest I see?

Just walk around and you'll be absorbed into history, but do hit up Checkpoint Charlie and see the Berlin Wall history area. Plenty of museums in the Central Mitte area and go to Charlottenburg to feel super poor, yet do stop into the Toilet Bar... An experience!

Regards Rock/Metal - the Trinkteufel (Devils drink) is kinda hilarious pub that seems to never close and proper end of night drinks
http://www.trinkteufel.de/

I'd hope you have a fantastic time, but you will guaranteed :D

Angron

If there's one thing I've learned from Facebook without ever having read the books or seen the show of ASOIAF, it's that everyone dies so never get attached to anyone.

xerces

Passenger wrote: »

In terms of general sightseeing or Rock/Metal related things to do?

Looking for any particular things that stood out for you really. I've booked, but haven't done any planning on exactly what I'll see yet, thought I'd ask here for some insight first.

ScienceNerd wrote: »

I went last Summer and loved it Sachsenhausen concentration camp is well worth a visit (Bit outside berlin, ~30 minute train ride). In a similar vein, the Topography of Terror is a really interesting exhibition documenting the Nazi's rise to power.

The Zoo is lovely if you're into that.

Excellent, yes they sound like the kind of places I'm interested in. Thanks, didn't think of going to the zoo, think I'll check that out.

Zwillinge wrote: »

Just walk around and you'll be absorbed into history, but do hit up Checkpoint Charlie and see the Berlin Wall history area. Plenty of museums in the Central Mitte area and go to Charlottenburg to feel super poor, yet do stop into the Toilet Bar... An experience!

Regards Rock/Metal - the Trinkteufel (Devils drink) is kinda hilarious pub that seems to never close and proper end of night drinks
http://www.trinkteufel.de/

I'd hope you have a fantastic time, but you will guaranteed :D

Thanks Zwillinge, that's great info. Enjoy Rock im Park :-]

Also, if anyone is in the Gypsy Rose on Friday and fancies a game of pool I'll be knockin' around there most of the evening .

Herb Powell

Conan posted on their facebook page that the split record with Slomatics is going to be re-pressed! Yeooow!

As for Berlin, there's really so much to see. How long you there for? I find Tempelhofer Feld is always worth a visit (abandoned airport, now public park) and the kebabs are seriously tasty, especially in Kreuzberg or Neukoeln.

xerces

Herb Powell wrote: »

As for Berlin, there's really so much to see. How long you there for? I find Tempelhofer Feld is always worth a visit (abandoned airport, now public park) and the kebabs are seriously tasty, especially in Kreuzberg or Neukoeln.

Going for five days Herb Powell, plan on taking the train around most of the time. Never been to Germany before, but have got back into learning the language again after doing it for the leaving cert.

Cool, I'll look into Tempelhofer Feld and I'll try one of those kebabs, any further sightseeing/Rock & Metal beer location recommendations are welcome, thanks.

Anyone else heading away for a while?

Links234

Had a fun day hanging around Camden today, London is pretty hot at the moment though. Really excited for Girugamesh tomorrow

jacksie66

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Nailz

Anyone else going to see Snoop Doggy Dogg these next couple of nights?? :pac:

Passenger

Links234 wrote: »

Had a fun day hanging around Camden today, London is pretty hot at the moment though. Really excited for Girugamesh tomorrow

C'mon Links, tell us how good Girugamesh were.

jacksie66 wrote: »

Going to see Corrosion of Conformity here in Christchurch in a few weeks. Cant fecking wait!!

Enjoy!

Nailz wrote: »

Anyone else going to see Snoop Doggy Dogg these next couple of nights?? :pac:

And we thought you were True Kvlt, Nailz? :P

Maye83 wrote: »

Hey guys, how are you? Heading to Berlin later this summer, I know of at least a couple from here who have been there before, are there any things in particular you suggest I see?

Regards Rock & Metal things to do I would recommend Halford Bar. It's probably the most high profile Rock bar in Berlin. If you want something a little more Goth/Alternative then K17 is also worth checking out. It's a venue with 4 floors and different music on each floor. There is also the Rock und Wiking Bar and a few other bars nearby. Or you can check the MTG for suggestions on cool bars/venues to check out as Berlin has plenty of them and they are all reviewed etc. on there.

Links234

Passenger wrote: »

C'mon Links, tell us how good Girugamesh were.

Terrific, absolutely terrific

It was a great venue, sound was good and a great crowd too so made for some incredible energy, just an awesome show. I got me a t-shirt too

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvzmU_R9CoM

Nailz

Passenger wrote: »

And we thought you were True Kvlt, Nailz? :P

Hey! Snoop Dogg is kvlt as **** man...

Links234

Seriously horrible hearing that Rik Mayall died felt like being punched in the childhood

Passenger

Links234 wrote: »

Terrific, absolutely terrific

It was a great venue, sound was good and a great crowd too so made for some incredible energy, just an awesome show. I got me a t-shirt too

That sounds great. Were there many there crowd-wise?

Nailz wrote: »

Hey! Snoop Dogg is kvlt as **** man...

Kvlt-izzle?!

Links234 wrote: »

Seriously horrible hearing that Rik Mayall died felt like being punched in the childhood

Aye, it was pretty sudden too wasn't it?!

Links234

Passenger wrote: »

That sounds great. Were there many there crowd-wise?

Yup, I'd think the venue was probably 2/3rds or more full? It was busy enough to have a really buzzing vibe, but not too packed to the point where it's uncomfortable.

Passenger wrote: »

Aye, it was pretty sudden too wasn't it?!

I know

Gonzovision

Deafheaven playing Rosin Dubh and Whelans on 18/8 and 19/8 respectively.
Should be really good.

Zwillinge

Good Morning all

Sucks having black and leathers when a heatwave is due! :pac:

Links234

Hey Zwillinge

I know the feeling, most of my clothes are black, and I rarely ever wear shorts or skirts. I don't like the heat

GLaDOS

Passenger

Couple fantastic gig announcements. Who's going?

rainbow kirby

Sabaton have Tyr and Korpiklaani supporting in Dublin, but not in London. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS

Passenger

rainbow kirby wrote: »

Sabaton have Tyr and Korpiklaani supporting in Dublin, but not in London. WHAT IS THIS MADNESS

Huh, it would usually be the other way around, wouldn't it.

Links234

I'm definitely going, between Behemoth and Decapitated, you've got two of the very best Death Metal bands going, all they'd need is to add Hate to the bill for the triumvirate of Polish brutality. But Grand Magus are seriously good, so it's looking like an awesome show will be had! I'm not feeling as bad missing out on Carcass tickets now.

Sabaton will be terrific I'm sure

Passenger

Two quality lineup's for sure. Impressed that DME are bringing them over.

Links234

We got Kreator/Arch Enemy the same month, it's going to be nuts :eek:

DrumSteve

Decapitated are quality... Can't believe Deafheaven are playing here.

I'll be all over that like white on rice.

Links234

Oh by the way, I was playing one of these little amps over in London, was absolutely unreal :eek:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkdMmQxEclo

I'd be tempted to get one but they're insanely expensive