We need a metro-area metal venue

[BoB]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

contribute. move things along. it's whatever you make of it.

give it 110%. do it for the kids. if they put one of yours in the hospital, you put one of theirs in the morgue. so that it doesn't happen to someone else. success comes in cans not can'ts. get er done. nigga please.

and most importantly, shut the fuck up little dude!

[Blarg!]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

[samsara]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

[Blarg!]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

[Brian]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

No Atlanta metal scene AT ALL.

We're only home to the largest prog/power metal festival in North America.

But you're completely right.

[samsara]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

[Strange]

Not much to add that Bob, Eyal and Kelly haven't already said, but I think Atlanta has a hell of a scene...They just don't know it. There are a handful of great bands (and a larger handful of bands with serious potential), a lot of Metal fans, and a few decent venues if you count in-town proper as well as mentioning the venues in the burbs without too much condescenscion.

The trick is bringing them all together. Bands/fans/venues And honestly, it's happening...very slowly, but it is happening. A lot of the bands are being a lot more supportive of each other these days, hanging out, going to each other's shows, etc. More fans are crossing over and not just being a fan of "band X," but rather local music supporters in general. The venues are harder to work with if you're just starting out but like Kelly said, they've gotta pay the bills too.

Fuck it...grab a guitar and a brew and keep on chuggin'.

Cheers to the Ant-hill!

[Blarg!]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

[samsara]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

Dude, you're just fucking retarded. I'd just try not to misspell simple words like "listen" because it looks a little bit ridiculous for you to be talking down to me when you write like a three year old.

I would match wits with you, sir, but I'm afraid I don't dual with an un-armed man.

[samsara]

Not much to add that Bob, Eyal and Kelly haven't already said, but I think Atlanta has a hell of a scene...They just don't know it. There are a handful of great bands (and a larger handful of bands with serious potential), a lot of Metal fans, and a few decent venues if you count in-town proper as well as mentioning the venues in the burbs without too much condescenscion.

The trick is bringing them all together. Bands/fans/venues And honestly, it's happening...very slowly, but it is happening. A lot of the bands are being a lot more supportive of each other these days, hanging out, going to each other's shows, etc. More fans are crossing over and not just being a fan of "band X," but rather local music supporters in general. The venues are harder to work with if you're just starting out but like Kelly said, they've gotta pay the bills too.

Fuck it...grab a guitar and a brew and keep on chuggin'.

Cheers to the Ant-hill!

Yeah the bands of today are definitely more supportive than they were several years ago, so perhaps it's building, slowly. The biggest hurdle will be getting people to start going to shows regularly. Right now it seems like the bands have to invite people they know for any sort of good turn out.

Somebody needs to buy Langford Sound and Stage, it was a nice venue, but they ran out of money.

[Blarg!]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

Dude, you're just fucking retarded. I'd just try not to misspell simple words like "listen" because it looks a little bit ridiculous for you to be talking down to me when you write like a three year old.

I would match wits with you, sir, but I'm afraid I don't dual with an un-armed man.

I think my bad spelling is a more acceptable flaw than you lisTening to faggot music.

[Strange]

Yeah the bands of today are definitely more supportive than they were several years ago, so perhaps it's building, slowly. The biggest hurdle will be getting people to start going to shows regularly. Right now it seems like the bands have to invite people they know for any sort of good turn out.

That's true, but when you're unsigned and have no marketing budget, a lot of your fans tend to also be your friends. You just have to build it from there. On the other hand, as you play more and more shows in the same market, the fans who weren't previously your friends become your friends so it's actually pretty cool. Hell, people have even started talking to our drummer at shows! haha (er-um, I guess that's only funny if you know him)

As far as regularly attending shows...to be honest it can be pretty hard to keep up with. Lots of bands playing lots of gigs... But it all starts with a supportive attitude and cool ass people. Speaking of which...Yo Vince when's the next Rocky Mountain Metal Night?

[samsara]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

Dude, you're just fucking retarded. I'd just try not to misspell simple words like "listen" because it looks a little bit ridiculous for you to be talking down to me when you write like a three year old.

I would match wits with you, sir, but I'm afraid I don't dual with an un-armed man.

I think my bad spelling is a more acceptable flaw than you lisTening to faggot music.

So you're better than me because your life revolves around fighting over the internet and listening to a bunch of guys in corpse paint that don't know how to play their instruments?

[Blarg!]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

Dude, you're just fucking retarded. I'd just try not to misspell simple words like "listen" because it looks a little bit ridiculous for you to be talking down to me when you write like a three year old.

I would match wits with you, sir, but I'm afraid I don't dual with an un-armed man.

I think my bad spelling is a more acceptable flaw than you lisTening to faggot music.

So you're better than me because your life revolves around fighting over the internet and listening to a bunch of guys in corpse paint that don't know how to play their instruments?

Yes.

And I think they can play their instruments fine. But even if they couldent play them,Its better to play badly then gayly.

[samsara]

Okay if Atlanta's such a great metal scene, then why is there no Classic Metalfest here? Why is there no Powermad? Because people just don't get into that stuff here. There's a much better appreciation for good metal in places like Chicago and Baltimore. That's why Cauldron Born (one of the most talented bands in recent years, in my opinion) had people come to see them and buy the albums at Classic Metalfest and Powermad, yet couldn't bring in the masses to local gigs here, in GA, where they originated.

Maybe people in atlanta just don't have a taste for gay metal?

I'm failing to see how Cauldron Born is "gay metal".

Im not suprised.

If you're going to insult my taste in music, then please at least use spell check.

So you lisen to homosexual music and you make sure you spellcheck everything you write? Man you must suck.

Dude, you're just fucking retarded. I'd just try not to misspell simple words like "listen" because it looks a little bit ridiculous for you to be talking down to me when you write like a three year old.

I would match wits with you, sir, but I'm afraid I don't dual with an un-armed man.

I think my bad spelling is a more acceptable flaw than you lisTening to faggot music.

So you're better than me because your life revolves around fighting over the internet and listening to a bunch of guys in corpse paint that don't know how to play their instruments?

Yes.

And I think they can play their instruments fine. But even if they couldent play them,Its better to play badly then gayly.

I wish you had something to back up your arguement rather than just using "gay" over and over again.

My problem with black metal is that it feels like a big gimmick. There's not enough attention on the music, it's all on the stage shows, the satanic rituals, etc. They spend too much time creating an image and trying to shock people and not enough making music.

There's my reason why I don't like your music. Now can I get an intelligent reason why you don't like mine?