isadorah Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I saw that aforementioned Metallica / Ozzy tour in '86 when I was quite young and man what a scary crowd. How old is quite young? I wonder if Ozzy had anything to do with the crowd being scary. I saw Metallica in 89 when I was quite young (that translates to 13). It was my first concert and I had no fear. Then again the Cult opened for them, so probably a less rowdy crowd than an Ozzy crowd would be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hey, I saw The Cult open for Metallica (and this is where I lose all credibility and reveal that I left after The Cult because I was obsessed with them and only bought my ticket because of them....regrets, I've had a few). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hey, I saw The Cult open for Metallica (and this is where I lose all credibility and reveal that I left after The Cult because I was obsessed with them and only bought my ticket because of them....regrets, I've had a few).Me too!I saw them at Alpine Valley. The crowd rained sod down on them continually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Hey, I saw The Cult open for Metallica (and this is where I lose all credibility and reveal that I left after The Cult because I was obsessed with them and only bought my ticket because of them....regrets, I've had a few). and i thought you were somewhat cool until you posted this. don't you know there are somethings you just don't admit. LIE if you have to! -- and why am i always the only girl in the metal thread? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sureshot Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Im seeing Isis and Pelican play in June. yea yea, "metal for people who dont like metal"...whatever. its gonna be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Me too!I saw them at Alpine Valley. The crowd rained sod down on them continually. They got booed off the stage at Poplar Creek. I recall the lead singer saying something like "aw, were trying to make some new friends here". Soon after that they were done. The crowd was having none of it. Ah, good times. (Oh yeah. Scariest crowds? Judas Priest shows topped the list). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I recall the lead singer saying something like "aw, were trying to make some new friends here".For us it was "This is a rock n roll show, not a funeral!" Most ill-planned double bill since Hendrix opened for the Monkees? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I think they got a lot of heckling at my show too. I just remember during the song "firewoman" the lead singer got over ambitious and jumped into the crowd (like they were going to surf him around or something. that turned into a real clusterfuck. and somehow he was still able to sing every word to the song loud and clear when he getting bobbled around in the audience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Those were not The Cult's best days (Ian in particular). BTW The Cult are cooler than Metallica. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 For us it was "This is a rock n roll show, not a funeral!" Most ill-planned double bill since Hendrix opened for the Monkees? Sounds like a thread to me... I saw Sweet Open for Rush Jugglers and tumblers open for the StonesSaw the Shocking Pinks open for Neil Young Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 Those were not The Cult's best days (Ian in particular). BTW The Cult are cooler than Metallica. Way cooler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I guess it depends what you are into. I have Sonic Temple on cassette. I don't think I ever bought any of their other albums. As I recall, they were sometimes called a metal band, influenced by bands like The Doors. Which is sort of funny, as Ian eventually joined The Doors. I suppose I usually prefer Metal that is powerful and crushing, which is the sort of Metallica I prefer - Seek & Destroy and not the Enter Sandman stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share Posted May 6, 2009 I guess it depends what you are into. I have Sonic Temple on cassette. I don't think I ever bought any of their other albums. As I recall, they were sometimes called a metal band, influenced by bands like The Doors. Which is sort of funny, as Ian eventually joined The Doors. I suppose I usually prefer Metal that is powerful and crushing, which is the sort of Metallica I prefer - Seek & Destroy and not the Enter Sandman stuff."Love" was their best, with "Electric" as runner-up. "Sonic Temple" was not bad. Back in the '80s, I thought The Cult had the potential to be the Hegelian synthesis of hippie music and punk that would rule the world. It took me a long time to get into "Electric" - I thought at the time it was a serious step backwards, but now I appreciate its straightforward-rockness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Most ill-planned double bill since Hendrix opened for the Monkees?Troof: double bill here in Indy, circa '73 : Uriah Heep & Earth, Wind & Fire. I shit you not. -- and why am i always the only girl in the metal thread?I don't know the answer to that, but I love you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 From what I have read, that was pretty normal back in the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 "Love" was their best, with "Electric" as runner-up. "Sonic Temple" was not bad. Back in the '80s, I thought The Cult had the potential to be the Hegelian synthesis of hippie music and punk that would rule the world. It took me a long time to get into "Electric" - I thought at the time it was a serious step backwards, but now I appreciate its straightforward-rockness. _Dreamtime_ is a ton better than _Sonic Temple_...if you've not heard that one, seek it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isadorah Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I don't know the answer to that, but I love you. awwww, thanks. i mean, ROCK!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouisvilleGreg Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 For us it was "This is a rock n roll show, not a funeral!" Most ill-planned double bill since Hendrix opened for the Monkees? I saw the Cult a few years back at the Norva in Norfolk, VA and they were really great and did nothing to tarnish their legacy at all. At that show Ian walked out on stage and grabbed the mike and said "This is for real motherfuckers, this is the real deal." Somehow it wasn't even cheesy when he said that. "Electric," is still one of my favorite records of the 80's. I always heard people say that it was the best ACDC record post-"Back in Black," or that it was the best ACDC record that they never made. Either way, I think it's one of the best riff rock albums ever made, and it, and they in general are certainly not Metal. It's unfortunate that they got lumped on tours with bands like Metallica, because clearly that wasn't their base. That being said however, I'm not sure who they should have been touring with post-breakthrough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The Priest @ The Murat in Indy on 6/29! My friend Eric is on his way to pick us up tickets at the box office right now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 They are taking a cue from Iron Maiden and playing a whole album on this tour - British Steel. I always thought that album was a bit sterile sounding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Yeah, I think we talked earlier in this thread about British Steel being the point where JP made a concious decision to try to get radio airplay. That said, I'm looking forward to it - the last time I saw the band was Dec. '82 (Screaming For Vengeance) with Uriah Heep opening. The other time I saw them was May '81 (Point Of Entry). Still EASILY the loudest show I've ever been to. CRAZY loud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Point of Entry - which people did not take to, like they did British Steel. Heading Out to the Highway (Rob's homage to Rebel Without A Cause) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 British Steel was a big album for me in grade school and junior high. I may have had Krokus Headhunter on the other side of the tape (Maxell XLII-S, if I remember correcty). I was good with Priest through Screaming For Vengenace, tolerated Defenders of the Faith, and jumped off the bandwagon with Turbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Long Stick Goes Boom! (One Vice at a Time) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 The Priest @ The Murat in Indy on 6/29! My friend Eric is on his way to pick us up tickets at the box office right now! Is Whitesnake on the bill at Indy? I believe Whitesnake will be playing with them up here in Chicago. Seems like an odd pairing and a different fan base (perhaps that's the point). Sad Wings, Sin after Sin, Stained Glass, and Unleashed in the East were always my favorite. British Steel and beyond they kinda lost me. Of course I started to listened them (through MTV and radio, mostly) in the early/mid 80's, but I always liked there older stuff better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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