streamingkpop 26 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 5 Bands You Can’t Miss at Rock on the Range 2015 Nearly 100 bands will be playing at Rock on the Range this weekend, and the amount of options you have may be overwhelming. So, Metal Injection put together this list of five bands you absolutely must go out of your way to watch them this weekend. 1. The Dillinger Escape Plan Friday, May 15th at 4:15 p.m. Ernie Ball Stage There is no band I have seen more times in my 30-plus years of existence than the Dillinger Escape Plan. That’s because every show is unique. When I say unique, I mean, you really need to pay attention if you’re up front because you might get impaled by one of the crowd-surfing guitarists. Other times, frontman Greg Puciato will decide to climb the highest speaker and jump off of it. If either event happens, it will definitely be one of the highlights of the festival … and you won’t want to miss it! The Dillinger Escape Plan - ONE OF US IS THE KILLER 2. Slipknot Friday, May 15th at 9:30 p.m. Monster Energy Main Stage Chances are that if you’re heading to this fest, Slipknot is already very much on your radar. Even if the music was bad, which it most certainly is not, Slipknot’s live show is absolutely unmatched for pure spectacle. You will never see a metal concert performance quite like this one, and if you are on the fence about the band for some strange reason, seeing them live will certainly make you a convert. There is no denying the heaviness and the aura that Slipknot brings to the stage. Slipknot - The Devil In I 3. Babymetal Saturday, May 16th at 4:20 p.m. Ernie Ball Stage If you consider yourself a true metalhead, and never as much as went to any other type of concert, I highly recommend checking out Babymetal. This full-on legit metal band is fronted by three tween Japanese girls, who sing J-pop inspired vocals over pure death metal. An amazing music mix. They have an entire story throughout the show, choreographed dance moves and best of all, metalheads in the crowd going crazy acting like 15-year-old girls. BABYMETAL Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO7KiYl9UQ8 4. Judas Priest Saturday, May 16th at 9:40 p.m. Monster Energy Main Stage You don’t earn the moniker of “Metal God†like Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford did without 30 years of knowing how to put on a show. Judas Priest has never disappointed live, especially when they break into their classics like “Breaking the Law†or “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’†while tens of thousands of people sing along. I can’t imagine there is anything of higher priority than witnessing Priest’s album British Steel live. Judas Priest - Painkiller 5. Periphery Sunday, May 17th at 5:45 p.m. Jägermeister Stage If you want to hear what the future of metal will sound like, then you definitely need to carve out some time to check out Periphery. The band helped usher in a new sub-genre of metal called “djent,†a spinoff of progressive metal named after the guitar sound popularized in the genre. But what makes Periphery stand out is vocalist Spencer Sotelo, who croons with the best of them, providing melody and harmony to counterbalance the disgusting beauty of Periphery’s riffs. All in all, there are plenty of bands besides these five to check out at Rock on the Range, so we’ll see you in the pit. PERIPHERY - Alpha NOTE: The List: Rock on the Range Do’s and Don’ts DON’T be a hater. We get that there are a lot more “cool†festivals, but this one brings tens of thousands of people to town. And they’re just looking to have fun. DO dress for comfort. Yeah, we know Marilyn Manson is going to bring out the goth prom best, but keep in mind you’re gonna be standing in those platform combat boots all day. And maybe bring a fanny pack so you don’t have to wear your homemade Slipknot mask the whole time. DO bring cash. Avoid the huge lines — and huge fees — at the ATMs. DO pace yourself. We’ve entered the stadium grounds early on a Friday and already seen people puking. It’s a long day — and a long weekend. You don’t want to tap out before Linkin Park, dude. DON’T piss yourself. There are vendors walking around with beers, but don’t wait until it’s an emergency to unfill. There’s gonna be a line at the restroom. DO shop local. Grab some gear or souvenirs from one of Columbus’ local vendors like What The Rock?! between shows. DON’T be aggro. It’s a big, crowded space. If someone accidentally bumps into you, don’t be a dickhead. And if you can’t handle yourself near a pit, maybe you’re the one who should move. DON’T shoulder-mount for more than one song. We get it, ladies of Rock on the Range. It’s a tradition to get up on your boyfriend’s shoulders. It’s also super annoying for everyone behind you who thought they could see the stage. If you have to do it at all, don’t do it for more than a song. DON’T miss Babymetal. Andy Downing has some great picks on Page 22, but for sake of spectacle alone, don’t miss this hybrid metal/J-pop band for what will probably be one of the most WTF moments of the weekend. DO get close to the stage without waiting forever. The trick is to advance toward the stage from the side and then cut over toward the center. You’re welcome. DON’T grope crowdsurfers. This really should go without saying, but apparently listening to music like Staind makes some guys turn into super creeps. Also, if you see someone do this, call them the eff out. DON’T vape. You smell like a car air freshener and look like Gandalf. DO put your phone away and experience the show. Except for the Scott Weiland show… whether he nails it or bombs, you’re going to want video evidence. DO people-watch. In fact, make a game of it. +3 points for every Slayer shirt you spot. Bonus points if they’re carrying a Slipknot mask too. DO be a friend. If somebody falls, help them up. A little good karma goes a long way. DON’T beat yourself up for loving ROTR. Yes, you’re going to hear how lame you are for going to ROTR from your snotty friends — but anyone who hates on Judas Priest was never really a friend in the first place. DO check out the Missed Connections section of Craigslist after ROTR. Avoid the come-down blues on Monday morning by perusing the treasure trove that is “Missed Connections†to see how many romances blossomed over three days of metal. more music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xingsass 1,356 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 yassssss edit: i just said yassss lol who freakin negged me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Man, what I would do to see Slipknot! That would be motherfucking awesome. And it's absolutely fantastic that BabyMetal gets to play alongside the big guns of the metal scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streamingkpop 26 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I agree with you, babymetal recognised by Metal residents , and thus thus the child metalhead Note: recognized by the Metal residentsis very difficult,of the other music gendre exmp: pop.etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos 1,944 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Global superstar..!!!! #whenwillufave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi.K 3,161 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw Judas Priest. I honeslty wasn't expecting that (to be in the same list as Babymetal, no offense) It reminded me how badly I want to see them live, and that I probably might never have the chance. But who cares about what I say or how I feel? All you care about is Babymetal srsly guise we need more diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay Away 1,655 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Awesome Fest. I want to go so bad. Sad thing I don't know any metal heads to go to any of these events with. On a side note, Dragon Force ->>> Yuck! Baby Metal backing band is ten times better than these fakers. lol Rant over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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