Going to Your First Metal Show

[@MooSaidChicken]

Best piece of advice imo: DON'T be scared to go alone! Nobody will be looking at you or paying attention to you, and you will see plenty of others by themselves. You will NEVER regret going to a show alone, but you will regret not seeing your favorite band because your friends aren't into the music. Honestly I usually enjoy concerts alone more so I can totally be myself and not worry what my non metalhead friends think.

[@saka-hyenabro7773]

I've only ever gone to shows alone, I find I can enjoy myself better without having to keep track of someone else.

[@dfreeman13]

Every show I’ve been to so far, I’ve gone alone. I’m going to a show on Sunday alone. I have no shame in going to shows alone.

[@-1subswithoutuploadingavid621]

Unfortunately I'm not allowed to go alone :l

[@-1subswithoutuploadingavid621]

metalheadrobb Tell that to my parents XD

[@msjuju1109]

Yesss! The only Metalhead friend I have in my area, had a kid now and can’t come out much. So I went alone to a bunch of concerts. I ended up meeting a sweet & HOT guy. He became my metal concert and sexy time buddy. We were involved for a year and it was SOOO fun. He would of never came up to me if I wasn’t alone. Also, bartenders and bouncers can get super protective of a single, metal-chic. So just let them know and they got your back.

[@yexas7029]

Went to my first concert on August 15th, napalm death, testament, anthrax, Lamb of God, and SLAYER, It was great

[@thrashmachine1505]

rattlehead 83 I see you in every video

[@yexas7029]

@@thrashmachine1505lmao like what?

[@jakeherington7237]

rattlehead 83 I went to the same tour.

[@saka-hyenabro7773]

Saw them on the 10th, fantastic show.

[@Qwerty-kz7gk]

Also saw them in London Ontario

[@shylotheconquerer1090]

Seaweed can grow up to twelve inches per day.

[@saint8359]

So can *this dick* haha

[@sullivanknoth6430]

that alone is metal af

[@mikerotch6660]

ah interesting

[@robgungan4276]

Thank you

[@historyknow47]

Charming

[@alexiatheconjurer]

You can actually hear the music better when you're wearing earplugs since all the extra background noise gets blocked out!

[@J0rgeFrancisco]

Are earplugs really that effective? You can actually hear the song just fine? Can you recommend some pairs?

[@musickf]

@@J0rgeFrancisco Yes, they are quite effective. I never go to a show without one, be it an indoor or outdoor venue. I usually go with the wax kind that are disposable. You can get them at any CVS/Walgreens and come in a clear plastic box thing.

[@davidalvarado9957]

Thats also the reason I use them when I'm practicing on the drum set. Great idea for a show for sure.

[@ivanalvarado3646]

@@J0rgeFrancisco I have Eargasms and yes, they make the show sound better. Foam ones for me ruin the highs, but Eargasms lets me hear everything perfectly while blocking out the crowd and "fixing" some of the awful production (Too much bass, too much highs). I really recommend going with a nice pair of earplugs if you're a regular concert goer.

[@lopaosnajsfjsdabfaj2959]

3:46 The Great Tony shuts down all core kids. (86 BD colorized)

[@theresnomich5954]

I like Core Genres and I agree.

[@fusiobro]

I love Deathcore and that was 100% accurate

[@lopaosnajsfjsdabfaj2959]

@Deicide 666 Core kids normally refers as deathcore and metalcore

[@thc_freebaser]

Hardcore dancing is okay at hardcore shows, that’s it though.

[@damoncrannell156]

I do enjoy some metalcore and deathcore

[@emi6764]

My first show was literally yesterday, It was awesome, I caught a pick, got a free pin of the opening band (which kicked ass too) and a T-shirt! That was one hell of an experience ;) P.S: My ears were not prepared for the first boom of the snare I tell you what XD

[@numberneinlarge9965]

ARandom User Who’d you see, bud?

[@emi6764]

@@numberneinlarge9965 Alice In Chains

[@numberneinlarge9965]

ARandom User Nice, my dude.

[@nino8256]

My first show was last week, Thursday night, in Quebec City. Judas Priest was there. Didn’t use earplugs because I haven’t even though about it, even if we were like 3 rows of seats away from the speakers. It was glorious.

[@emi6764]

Awesome dude!

[@bringerofstorms514]

My dad took me to my first concert when I was 10 it was Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Aeon it was fucking amazing totally changed my life and now Im obsessed with metal

[@heavymetalcompilations4784]

Nice

[@superprogamer_0518]

Nice, my first show was also a Cannibal Corpse concert

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

That is insane! I was trying to talk my parents into taking me to see Metallica at that age. Wonder what they would have said if I asked to see Cannibal Corpse

[@Jerrid_8675]

Sick first sho🤘🤘

[@ThePineappler_]

Killbot: "Don't throw people in the pit who want to be left alone" 3 minutes later: "if I see someone and they say it's their first show I throw them into the pit whether they want to or not"

[@alistairblackbird8028]

I learned this the hard way.

[@EthanAndViolaVlogs]

I just went to my first Metal concert. Judas Priest.

[@lbentforleather9654]

Judas Priest are awesome!

[@blindman8280]

Great! Unfortunately metal bands don’t come near me :((

[@Miller-og8ke]

@@blindman8280 I live in Indiana and whenever they do all the venues overcharge the tickets and my parents can't afford it, the reason is because everyone (besides the people at the studio I practice at) are assholes

[@blindman8280]

Miller2908 Man... That Sucks

[@Miller-og8ke]

@@blindman8280 yeah it does

[@johnreremoana9564]

My first heavy metal concert was 'Megadeth: Rust ln Peace Tour 91', it was pretty good, Marty Friedman guitar playing was excellent.

[@manwtf3883]

John Reremoana Marty fuckin rules dude

[@user-tt9vs1ru8b]

You fucking legend I wish I was there

[@johnreremoana9564]

@@user-tt9vs1ru8b Thanks Mate,...you 'ROCK!'

[@stromboliman8132]

Megadeth is thrash metal. Not heavy metal

[@chrishimoto5895]

As havok says: No Karate in the Pit

[@isangfortheswans1578]

My first concert was on the 24th of August went to slayer farewell tour it was amazing and lamb of god is great live

[@airconditioningsounds9316]

Always wanted to see Lamb of God live

[@vitunpelle602]

ill be seeing lamb of god, kreator and powertrip live next year, so that will be pretty fucking awesome.

[@creepyjoe8924]

My first concert was Slayer as well in Youngstown, Ohio with Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, and Lamb of God. It was one hell of a show 🤘🏻

[@vitunpelle602]

@Pleasure To Kill yeah, that was postponed to october of 2021, it was supposed to be a little over 5 months ago...

[@vitunpelle602]

@Pleasure To Kill yep

[@LD_sgc]

my first show was this year obituary US tour and it was great. got a few picks and got my cause of death album signed by john (only thing that sucked was that the marker my friend brought was dead so the signature is really faded)

[@aegidius_s]

Going to my first show this October and it's obituary as well.

[@poserdisposer6460]

Is your profile pic the cause of death eye? Badass if so!

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

My first show will be Obituary too! How did you meet John? Was it at the end of the show?

[@saigeyoksh]

My first show was Sabaton and Kreator. I moshed at Kreator and got a setlist and pick from Sabaton

[@petercotell338]

BlackWing Gaming I’ve been to shows before but that tour was my first pit

[@lbentforleather9654]

Favourite Kreator album?

[@snipe4383]

@@lbentforleather9654 I'd go with Coma of Souls but I'm a little biased because it was the first Kreator album I bought.

[@lbentforleather9654]

@@snipe4383 Awesome!!! Miner's probably Coma Of Souls too

[@snipe4383]

@@lbentforleather9654 That's fucking awesome man! Coma was a fucking great album. Those riffs were pretty fucking heavy.

Really cool vid! I'm attending a Cannibal Corpse concert next friday. Suuuuper hyped about it

[@jakeherington7237]

Davi Covers how much were your tickets?

[@zw_ncfc]

You won't regret it. They put on an incredible show

The show just ended. The most fucking insane awesome thing i've ever experienced cannibal & napalm death george handed me his water bottle, and said it was especially for me!

[@doomslayer8431]

I’m seeing ABR on the 22nd, I can’t wait

[@lucysprobablydrunk5995]

I'm gonna see Slayer in November on their farewell tour as my first show, but sadly I can't go into the pit because I'm 14 and apparently will literally get crushed. Excited as hell tho \m/

[@gvtterslag]

I'm 14 too and I'm a SHORT girl so I think I'll stay away from the pit. Unless I wanna be smushed .

[@bambi3469]

im 14 too, but also a dumbass so I'll probably fucking go for it anyways

[@TheLarryburns84]

i met Kurt from DRI, he was selling shirts. i got an old school looking one. he said "good choice, man!"

[@mikewestfall827]

Cool shirt. My only stage dive and crowd surf was at a biohazard show. I'm 6'2" 220lbs and took down about 3 or 4 people and never did it again.

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

Haha wish Biohazard could come around here

[@TheRealEricMitchell]

That’s hilarious lmao. I remember my first concert was Metallica and some girl was crowd surfing. Of course when i wasn’t expecting her to end up above me and I was 14 and weak af lmao. Anyways she fell flat on her back. At least she got to the front of the crowd lmao

[@CrypantsFW]

My parents are going to let me skip school on May 1 so I can see buckethead for my first metal concert and this summer I get to see slayer, slipknot, and Cannibal Corpse. By the way I'm 12

[@ei6728]

Stoney Topics I’m jealous

[@rscro_content7740]

Stoney Topics I’m 12 and I’m not aloud to do any of that,I’ve seen Ozzy,Metallica,Drowning Pool And Seeing kiss in September 🤘🏻

[@rodaki9408]

Mee too

[@steezbuscemi]

Damn. My mom went on a whole rant after i asked for tomb of the mutilated for my 13th birthday

[@eden-.-3483]

*Jealousy intensifies*

[@donnymcjonny6531]

Love how metalheads look aggressive but are some of the nicest dudes around

[@josephfrechette9916]

I remember my first time getting pit tickets at a metal show. My legs started giving me issues and I accidentally bumped into a guy who understandably got upset. Some of the other fans broke us up. Then they showed me a safe area to stand and made sure me and the other guy didn't accidentally cross paths again. I was surprised how much order the pit has considering how violent it looks from the outside.

[@SakuraKitsune_]

I went to my first slayer show and it was amazing. The only thing that pissed me off was the drunk asshole who was throwing the people into the pit by force. He was grabbing anyone along the wall of the pit, (which yes I wanted to stand next to because I wanted to join in the pit during raining blood and angel of death) and he looked at me and grabbed me by my vest. I was also bringing my friend with me for his first slayer show, he said he would go in during slayer when he felt ready. The guy throw us both in which pissed me off but that also hurt my friend, he has a bad knee which just got dislocated and set back a few days before the show but because he was thrown in it caused him bad pain. Moral of the story, don’t be the douche throwing everyone in if the look like they want to watch the show. Tl;Dr. Mr. small bald and drunk throw the wrong people into a mass of running peeps. Side note, he fell during the break before payback started and Tom was in the middle of saying “paybacks a bitch, motherfucker”. We found it amusing

[@dustinbegay8583]

i totally fan girled out to Autopsy, Pestilence, Cancer, and Venom in Maryland. thinking back to it after watching this video, i feel stupid haha, but well worth it! Glad I came across your channel man, instant sub!

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

It would be very easy to fangirl over Autopsy, I do it in private!

[@dustinbegay8583]

fan girling in private becomes common amongst many fans

[@zackovalltrades760]

At my first metal show (Children of Bodom in April) the sound guy overheard that it's my first metal show and gave me a setlist. Grind on Tony!🤘

[@zackovalltrades760]

@@werewolfgod6274 I did. It was awesome!🤘

[@zackovalltrades760]

@@werewolfgod6274 awesome!🤘

[@EcstasyJesus]

My first metal show was Black Label Society and I really loved it. I actually touched Zakk's arm when he was walking through the crowd soloing and I still feel B L E S S E D. It was still one of my favorite concerts ever. Great Video Killbot!

[@V2Itself]

First concert I ever saw my dad took me to see Metallica. My dad's pretty badass

[@beamerball666]

Metallica was my first metal show also with my mom

[@moviesmetal9723]

I miss out on so many metal shows because the local venue is in a really bad part of town. It’s just not safe to go down there. I missed Havok for that reason :(

[@CoDpRoDoUs]

My first show I decided to not wear earplugs and man, it was fucking awesome. But I would agree that you should wear earplugs for most of the shows you go to.

[@Zeewman]

As he said, earplugs are most important in small clubs, you don't really need them in all the places, but it's always to have apair with you in case you'd need them. I used them twice and didn't regret it.

[@connervettrus6955]

I don't know why I'm watching this, I went to my first metal show when I was 8.🤘🏻

[@serengazer3465]

About to go to my first metal show which is Amon Amarth with carcass, obituary, and cattle decap in december and im super excited. Also really appreciate that there's a video about this and love your channel!

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

Carcass alone is worth price of admission

[@Chris-sv5zs]

What if they pass around Oreos? I mean in that last video the Oreos really got you messed up...

[@SuperStrik9]

When it comes to earplugs I highly recommend Hearos earplugs. They only cut out the damaging volume/frequencies and when you wear them you don't notice any real sound loss. They are more expensive than foam earplugs at around 20 bucks but are worth it. You can get them online or at your local musical instrument store.

[@poohshiesty6859]

Whoa slow down on on the video makin. (Said no one ever🤘🤘)

[@thcrimsnfckr666]

I sneaked out to my first show at 10 I came back 5 I had to it was Ozzy only problem was the show ended at 12 so I just smoked with friends all night and hung out listening to slayer records

[@aidanmonroe5580]

I want to personally thank you for this video, you have no idea how helpful this was.😁

[@masonpelzer8052]

My first metal concert was a breaking Benjamin concert at the myth in maplewood Minnesota

[@natelandherr5202]

You seeing GWAR when they come to the MYTH?

[@masonpelzer8052]

Nate Landherr maybe

[@bigpimpin6085]

@@natelandherr5202 I was there last week, it was honestly dissapointing compared to when they came to first ave last year. Hatebreed was great tho

[@rosswheatley8133]

NO KARATE IN THE PIT!!

[@givenspade]

In January I saw Metallica and it was my first metal show and I made my mom go since I'm 15 haha

[@nullblau7982]

I saw slayer anthrax testament Behemoth and lamb of god (slayers final world tour)

[@ghostcat8244]

I think the most important thing if your going to be upfront stage make sure no mosh pit behind you cause it can take your back a beating toll after concert.. the venue i went to has a No Hardcore Dancing sign which i love it. I also got to met Necrot band members and got a autograph from them with their new album! 😊 plus i also got picks from suffocation band such a fun time. I remember my first time show was a blast.. and stockly i got a ton of hugs o.0 from people and chicks...

[@michi4277]

holy crap, meeting the guys from Necrot?? awesome!!

[@FriggOff]

Stoked that he explained how to catch something 🤣 have your hands out 🙌 dead 💀 🤣🤣🤣

[@MK_thrash]

Got tickets to go see GWAR 🤘

[@metalmilitia516]

SAME DUDE!

[@Jack-pp2ng]

There coming pretty close to me but my dads being a hypocrite saying i cant go even tho he saw them when he was younger

[@Overload1312]

Rip Oderus Urungus

[@chenashlynx7477]

I'm kinda scared to go to a metal concert alone because I'm a girl and I'm afraid to be alone at night, especially because I'd need to go far from home to go to a concert... But eventually I will one day

[@theoneabdul]

go with a friend! better safe than sorry lol

[@essejay7952]

NO KARATE IN THE PIT

[@rev9737]

Hey thank you so much man! This wasn't my first show, but I used your advice to get a picture with not only my favorite guitarist of all time David Davidson of Revocation, but also the drummer Ash Pearson, and CORPSEGRINDER who was just chilling near the merch tables having a drink lol. Unforgettable time last night in Tampa 🤘🤘

[@hatartshop1098]

well, first show, I didn't wore earplugs and got at like, 5 meters from the amplifier for the entire show, and i had absolutely no problems with my earings, and never had any, strange but cool x)

[@cliffisfuckingawesome3508]

you should've tried that on a motorhead concert when lemmy was still around

[@hatartshop1098]

ML games well, unfortunately he didn’t had the chance, but I then tried some heavier things in shows (and should have done way more this summer but hell everyone knows what happened)

[@jaxonmoon9815]

My first show is tomorrow and im seeing white chapel. Thanks for the tips I'll try to make the most of it bro.

[@matthewanddaliasteer7118]

The Saw is the Law

[@tonyhhansx556]

I saw rob zombie last week and it was my first concert, I'll never forget it

[@nadinnnaaahhh]

Boutta go see Korn today and Rob Zombie tomorrow, so excited 🤟🏽

[@somedoomermetalhead7377]

10,000 years by high on fire in the background 🤘🤘

[@pekoe9059]

My first show was about a week or two ago at Pain In the Grass 2018. I arrived very late, missed the entire Napalm Death set, and half of the Testament one but was right on time for "Practice What You Preach", I ended up spending the entire the entire concert until Slayer were about to start looking for my friend who I was supposed to meet up with but both our phones were dead. Then, when Slayer started I had everything I could ever want, my friend and Slayer, going in the pit was fun even though I fell a few times and it was near pitch black (we were up on the lawn making our own pit). Halfway through the set the guy standing next to us decided to piss into the trash can that we were right next to. It wasn't till the end of the set that we learned he actually worked there. Needless to say that it was absolutely amazing and fun and I don't regret a thing (aside from arriving late, but as it turns out my friend also missed Napalm Death, so I feel a bit better about not being the only one).

[@isangfortheswans1578]

I was at the same show I missed napalm death to really wish I could have seen barney

[@pekoe9059]

@@isangfortheswans1578 where were you?

[@isangfortheswans1578]

@@pekoe9059 in the grass but moved down to the seats

[@pekoe9059]

@@isangfortheswans1578 ah, the grass was the place to be, although, i guess that you'd be able to see them better

[@RyutakuZaki]

On Saturday 30th i will go to KnotFest at CDMX, Mexico. It is my very first metal festival, im very excited!!

[@alafujah]

Thanks for the advice!! Going to my first show (slayer) in November, but I'm not entirely sure what to expect, this video pretty much answered all of my questions!

[@lukal8073]

I'm going to my first metal concert (well my first concert ever) this week!!! I'm going to see Belphegor 💀🤘 Hope I survive

[@lukal8073]

@@horzagiar88 that would be a really metal way to die, I just hope to see the show first hahaha thanks 💀🤘

[@nobodyatall7446]

Checkin in a year later, how was the show?

[@vanityrage1984]

for some reason, I loved the way he said 'pick them up'. but then again, I love all his content

[@leonaluna3307]

My first concert experience was back in 2007, I was only 8 years old at the time. Korn was headlining, and Flyleaf was the opening band. I wanted to see them so badly, but by the time we got to the main stage it was too late

[@ZachThaRippa]

Great vid as usual! Some very sage advise for metal shows and really most concerts (except for moshing lol).

[@myamya3336]

Thank you for this, I’m heading to my first concert to see Five Finger Death Punch and I’m totally stoked! Was pretty nervous too till I saw this video and realized that I should be focusing on having killer fun instead of feeling like I’m meeting the gods haha! Thanks a lot man 🤟

[@PinkyBear]

Going to my second one today. Good video, both funny and informative at the same time. xD

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

Good to hear!

[@kensims4086]

I seen motorhead in 1985. So many people my head was in the speaker! The first 2 notes and I was deaf! 3 days I couldn't hear one thing. I was freaked out. Went to school and nobody even noticed I couldn't hear. I was ready to jump off a bridge but my hearing came back on the 4 th day. That was the loudest band ever. My first metal show was wasp, Metallica and armoured saint I was playing pinball with the guy from Metallica who died a week later I think cliff?? man I'm getting old but I still rock!

[@kyledamron]

As a life long metal lover I'm glad I found your channel, great videos with solid advice. I remember seeing my 1st metal/hard rock show (I saw UFO). I was in the front row in front of vinnie Moore, he gave me his guitar pick! I wish I had had someone tell me to wear earplugs because me hearing was destroyed for a week

[@skullthrash8353]

My first show was korn and rob zombie

[@sullivanknoth6430]

I just saw Zombie on the Twins of Evil tour it was amazing, and John 5 is my new favorite guitarist . Never heard shredding like that before!

[@skullthrash8353]

He played the national anthem with his teeth at the concert

[@WALDENSOFTWARE]

I thought this was gonna be a joke video. This is the serious correct info. ☺

[@pattyp2055]

My father loves music and I was lucky enough to be brought to every concert he went too since I was like 5, I’ve seen many like Alice cooper twice and slipknot, I am so thankful for my childhood being brought to these concerts!

[@Mrs.AlbertWesker]

My first show was brojob! And I am so happy it was it was very amazing :) I met the vocalists after the show they were so sweet and friendly they were all up for meeting us all after the show! Can’t wait to go to my third show. 🖤

[@bradpritt1550]

Earplugs at a show, actually kinda varies per venue. Every outdoor show I've been to, not too loud. Slayer outside, not bad, 6 months later at HOB, ears rang for 2 days. Same as arenas. Second row at Judas Priest at Rocket Morgage Feild House, just fine. Four people from the stage barricade at Metallica (same arena) full frequency experience, no discomfort or ringing. BUT small clips can make a huge difference. Some will have the PA on the floor right in your face. - Peabody's did this - and that can be bad if you want to be close to the stage. For example in my experience, CKY at Peabody's, ringing for at leas one day. Havok at the Cleveland Odeon, prolonged ringing. But Corrosion Of Conformity and Crowbar at The Beachland Ballroom, ringing for 2 days, 3 to 4 days for hearing to return to normal. So bring the plugs with you and if it's too much, put em in. If you feel fine, play at your own risk.

[@thrashmetalhead88]

I'm 13 and first concert was Queensrÿche and Judas Priest on March 27, 2022 in Charleston, WV. Now I'm going to see Iron Maiden in Columbus, Ohio on October 7, 2022.

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

At our local venue, you can't get near the stage but we used to crowd surf. We'd get a buddy to give you a boost, then just try to touch the heads of as many people as possible on your way up so they know you're up there and they'll use their hands to keep you up. I used to do it all the time when I was 19 but alas, I'm older and fatter now so my crowd surfing days are over. The lighter you are the longer you stay up.

[@imkeoord2847]

I recently went to my first underground punk show! I had been to festivals and bigger concerts before, and they’re very different, both with good and bad sides. But I had a lot of fun, when I told someone there it was my first time they helped me stagedive! A really great experience, if you can, definitely check out some underground bands in your area! Very very worth it

[@leem6677]

I'm seeing behemoth in February as my first metal concert.

[@maxbishop5382]

My first concert included Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, and Yngwie Malmsteen in Generation Axe. Best experience of my life

[@sh33w00h]

I never went to any concert and I hope I can see my favorite metal band at least once

[@matthewguarna2975]

My first show I managed to see half a Metallica show by sneaking in under security's nose... And being in the latter half that they playing the 80s songs I even saved myself their more recent shit... It was fucking amazing

[@Mohamad_Alkenaan]

this video was on my suggestion list 3 seconds after i bought my first metal show (slayer)... ill see them in 4 months ,,,, thanks for the tips

[@X-Cess]

i’m 13,i went to my first thrash show yesterday to testament exodus and death angel my dad was there but he let me go up front and he was in the seats i moshed i crowd surfed 5 times and when i was crowd surfing i threw the horns at chuck and he smiled and threw them back 🤘🏽

[@smogdanoff7053]

Sick dude!

[@rinmix1224]

im 13 about to go to my first motionless in white, ice nine kills, and my personal fav black veil brides concert ! i hope mine is as cool as yours :)!

[@Benmendoza1]

My first show was kind of recently back in April, Chaos and Carnage 2023 at an indoor venue, it was a fucking great experience. Slay Squad, Crown Magnatar, Sanguisugabogg, Aborted, Born of Osiris, Dying Fetus and Suicide Silence all performed great sets I will always remember that first show and can’t wait to go to my next!

[@codingtranquility]

I saw Enter Shikari back in 2019, and after the show I got to talk to Rou for a bit. He was really cool, and then asked if I wanted a picture, so I was like "hell yeah". My brother and I got the picture, and as we walked away, I turned around and saw a huge line form and he ended up taking pictures with the whole line. I still feel super bad about it, because even if the interaction was great and he seemed to enjoy the interaction, I'm pretty sure his plan post show was not to take pictures with the venue. Luckily it was a more intimate show of about 250-300 people, but I still kick myself in the nuts for it to this day.

[@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv]

1977 U F O opening for Aerosmith 13 years old Michael Shenker was so badass. The next week Thin Lizzy opening for Nazareth then the next week The Babys opening for Foreigner that was a great month.

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

I love old UFO

[@godamnit9453]

I'm going to my first concert in April, I'm seeing obituary im so exited!

[@willgiering6844]

Also having a good pair of insoles with arch support in your shoes is a good idea. Even if you're not moshing, standing for 4-6 hours straight can be exhausting. Great video Tony! Grind on!

[@jakethesnake1691]

Gonna go to Sabaton with a friend this October. So excited

[@VinnieBoomBoom]

My first metal show in the late 80's... Stryper with the opening act, Barron Cross! I stood about three feet away from the stack of speakers by the stage. It's a miracle I can still hear fairly well. Past couple decades I've always worn ear protection. First metal show with a mosh pit... Metallica in 1991. I was in the middle when the guys started "dancing" and hurridly ran up to the stands. Oh, seating was general admission back in the day. You wanted front row seats you got there hours before the doors opened. I miss the good ol' days!!

[@dostwood5103]

Thanks for the advice! Going to my first metal concert tomorrow. The headliner is Anthrax with Exodus and Black Label Society as the opening act. Should be kickass.

[@vhsorion]

HEYYYY Killbot! Been a big fan of the channel since a little bit after this video came out, saw this video years ago and kept the wisdom til when I saw Metallica last Sunday! Love the videos, keep up the good work! -Orion

[@brettd530]

First concert ever. Clutch, Fear Factory, and Sepultura in Denver CO 1994.

[@nergalshagrath6667]

The reason I didn't went to Greece to see Scorpions because I didn't have ear plugs which that doesn't connects on smartphones. And that's how explains that I have good hearing. Does the hands free work on metal shows when I don't have ear plugs just like these you have?

[@mrsmith.nerduniversity4032]

My very first metal show was at the Sherman theater in my home town. Were I got to see Anthrax havoc and killswitch engage with jessie leach Live and in front row. I'm in a weelchair but I still had a grate time crowd surfing and stage diving did happen. And I love every minute of it name of the tour was called the killtrax tour. It was awsome metal for ever

[@v10l3t40]

People at metal shows are so cool and chill! I've met so many cool people at shows and I wish i could've introduced myself.

[@MaggotfromLA666]

I’m extremely late on thanking you for this video I went to my first Concert ever which was Knotfest Los Angeles Nov5 2021. Thanks for the video definitely help me out . I had a great night wish I can go back

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

Oh wonderful!!

[@nickcynn42]

Im gonna go to see Perdition Temple and As I lay Dying open up for cannibal corpse in november, Will use this wisdom this will be my first metal concert

[@thedesecrator6312]

I'm going to a show in 12 days so this was really helpful. BTW this is my third metal show.

[@sirornstein]

First show is tonight, It's Sabaton, and I couldn't be happier

[@Mattseak]

About meeting and talking to band members off stage. Just remember that they are people too. Some of them are the type that can start and have an entertaining conversation about anything, anywhere and with anyone, but some of them can be very awkward and shy too and do not know what to say when someone comes to talk to them all of a sudden. So don't be offended if they are the latter type.

[@KillbotAndGorGorAttack]

You bet! Neil Peart’s a great example

[@Zappaholic]

First Concert was a Main Headline Quiet Riot Show at a Ojibay Island Festival with Damned by Dawn

[@metalmilitia516]

Skinny shaft lel

[@Zappaholic]

* Ojibway

[@toospooked4594]

I'm seeing origin on June 4th with Abysmal dawn, Tombs, and Killitorous and I'm SO STOKED. Been 2 years since I been to a metal show so a great way to start!

[@Sparxeb]

I have been a fan of metal my entire life but have never been to a concert. I am in my 30s now and plan on taking my 14 year old son to an upcoming Mastodon / Gojira show. I wish I had more experience to guide him through this but I think we will be okay. Definitely a little nervous though. Appreciate videos like this.

[@TygerDryve]

My first concert was Slipknot and Suicidal tendencies, even got a picture with Mike Muir himself !!!! \m/

[@zexionienzo4183]

Thanks for the tips I instantly knew what to do when going into the mosh pit just from watching them

[@a.od-reszki4674]

My first was Immolation this year. And I was unfortunetly youngest there was most 40+ guys xD And one support band(it was probably monument of misanthropy but I'm not sure) played Pull the Plug. I started screaming with them. It was funny - 40 yo guys everywere and 14 yo girl screams Pull the plug :'D

[@samuelblinne6040]

I tried moshing it’s not my thing

[@toospooked4594]

Same it's risky

[@watwrongwichu2578]

My first concert I moshed and I found it fun

[@Tecom38415]

Pussy

[@tyler1664]

@@Halmiroo7 ass

[@lilyswal3682]

@@Tecom38415 some people would rather just soak it in