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Post by Ryan » Thu August 1st, 2013, 12:43 pm

My guess is that, with them being an opening act on the Behemoth tour, that Behemoth didn't want to deal with the lasting reek from Watain's shit being on stage before them.
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Post by Brian » Thu August 1st, 2013, 12:46 pm

Oh, Behemoth brought the reek alright...

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Post by Ryan » Thu August 1st, 2013, 12:50 pm

Brian wrote:Oh, Behemoth brought the reek alright...
Haha I don't doubt that for a second. Had I been able to go I would have left promptly as they were taking the stage.
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Post by stewvee » Thu August 1st, 2013, 1:04 pm

Knucklehead wrote:The last show they played was with Behemoth at the Masquerade in Heaven. My understanding is that Behemoth was the one that objected and not so much the Masquerade. I might be wrong about that. I know that last time that Watain head-lined a the Masquerade, the smell lingered for quite awhile, perhaps a couple of weeks.

It is a little weird that so much of the talk about Watain's live shows revolves around the smell. There certainly is a lot more going on: it appeared to me that the last time they played in Hell, it was almost as if they were performing an actual ritual. And E certainly mutters a lot to himself, making me wonder if he is reciting something.

I get that the smell of death is an integral part of their show. And, it did seem to me that their show was less impactful when they played with Behemoth, because the olfactory cues were missing. But it makes me wonder, how much of that is just schtick?
i brought the blood to the show in hell. masquerade guys just made me open it and they wanted to smell it. then they let me through. they didn't give a damn about it.
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Post by Knucklehead » Thu August 1st, 2013, 3:45 pm

stewvee wrote:
Knucklehead wrote:The last show they played was with Behemoth at the Masquerade in Heaven. My understanding is that Behemoth was the one that objected and not so much the Masquerade. I might be wrong about that. I know that last time that Watain head-lined a the Masquerade, the smell lingered for quite awhile, perhaps a couple of weeks.

It is a little weird that so much of the talk about Watain's live shows revolves around the smell. There certainly is a lot more going on: it appeared to me that the last time they played in Hell, it was almost as if they were performing an actual ritual. And E certainly mutters a lot to himself, making me wonder if he is reciting something.

I get that the smell of death is an integral part of their show. And, it did seem to me that their show was less impactful when they played with Behemoth, because the olfactory cues were missing. But it makes me wonder, how much of that is just schtick?
i brought the blood to the show in hell. masquerade guys just made me open it and they wanted to smell it. then they let me through. they didn't give a damn about it.
I've seen them there twice: once in 2008 and once in 2010. You saw them with Negative Plane, no? I think that may have been a third show in Hell (?), and I'm pretty sure they played the Drunken Unicorn, once. I remember talking to Tommy about that show.

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Post by MS_39455 » Thu August 1st, 2013, 4:13 pm

Knucklehead wrote:
stewvee wrote:
Knucklehead wrote:The last show they played was with Behemoth at the Masquerade in Heaven. My understanding is that Behemoth was the one that objected and not so much the Masquerade. I might be wrong about that. I know that last time that Watain head-lined a the Masquerade, the smell lingered for quite awhile, perhaps a couple of weeks.

It is a little weird that so much of the talk about Watain's live shows revolves around the smell. There certainly is a lot more going on: it appeared to me that the last time they played in Hell, it was almost as if they were performing an actual ritual. And E certainly mutters a lot to himself, making me wonder if he is reciting something.

I get that the smell of death is an integral part of their show. And, it did seem to me that their show was less impactful when they played with Behemoth, because the olfactory cues were missing. But it makes me wonder, how much of that is just schtick?
i brought the blood to the show in hell. masquerade guys just made me open it and they wanted to smell it. then they let me through. they didn't give a damn about it.
I've seen them there twice: once in 2008 and once in 2010. You saw them with Negative Plane, no? I think that may have been a third show in Hell (?), and I'm pretty sure they played the Drunken Unicorn, once. I remember talking to Tommy about that show.
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Post by Thrashmania » Thu August 1st, 2013, 7:27 pm

I was so pissed that I found out the DAY AFTER that Angelcorpse was in town.

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Post by Generubin » Thu August 1st, 2013, 7:50 pm

Tribulation?!?!.....If this is a lie then this is sick, and you should be ashamed of yourself.
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Post by stewvee » Thu August 1st, 2013, 8:07 pm

MS_39455 wrote:
Knucklehead wrote:
stewvee wrote:
Knucklehead wrote:The last show they played was with Behemoth at the Masquerade in Heaven. My understanding is that Behemoth was the one that objected and not so much the Masquerade. I might be wrong about that. I know that last time that Watain head-lined a the Masquerade, the smell lingered for quite awhile, perhaps a couple of weeks.

It is a little weird that so much of the talk about Watain's live shows revolves around the smell. There certainly is a lot more going on: it appeared to me that the last time they played in Hell, it was almost as if they were performing an actual ritual. And E certainly mutters a lot to himself, making me wonder if he is reciting something.

I get that the smell of death is an integral part of their show. And, it did seem to me that their show was less impactful when they played with Behemoth, because the olfactory cues were missing. But it makes me wonder, how much of that is just schtick?
i brought the blood to the show in hell. masquerade guys just made me open it and they wanted to smell it. then they let me through. they didn't give a damn about it.
I've seen them there twice: once in 2008 and once in 2010. You saw them with Negative Plane, no? I think that may have been a third show in Hell (?), and I'm pretty sure they played the Drunken Unicorn, once. I remember talking to Tommy about that show.
5/18/07: Watain, Anglecorpse, Negative Plane, Nachtmystium, and Gravewurm. Best Unicorn show ever.
Yep. Negative Plane was fuckin nuts. Shit, even Nachtmystium was decent.
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Post by Diana » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 5:39 am

Brian wrote:Most here will probably not agree with me but I'd say very little, if any, is schtick. People like to shit on Watain these days but they are one of the most genuine bands in all of Metal.
This, and:
GreenMeatShop wrote:I think it all just adds to the overall atmosphere of the show, which was awesome. The Hell show was an overwhelmingly evil experience, from the death smell (which i thought smelled like rotting catfish stinkbait so the tacklebox comment it right), to the incense smell that added to it, to the corpses and bone decorations, to the lighting and billowing smoke, finally the band's performance as a whole. Erik seemed fucking possessed. The show was Behemoth was awesome musically as well, but it was definitely more intense with all the other senses coming into it.
It's the complete package. They don't need it, but it sucks when the ritual gets neutered. Watain just brushes it off and keeps going. I'm way more pissed about it than they ever were. :)

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Post by Brian » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 9:13 am

November 1.

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Post by dopesmoker » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 11:04 am

Brian wrote:November 1.
Was their stench booked as well?

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Post by Brian » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 11:10 am

You have plenty of time to take a break from showering to make up for it.

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Post by Brian » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 1:37 pm

Charlotte is the following day (Saturday) at The Casbah. I will be doing both shows if anyone wants to join.

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Post by JMincemoyer » Fri August 2nd, 2013, 1:45 pm

I saw the Angelcorpse/Watain tour twice: in Philadelphia (North Star Bar, if I remember correctly), and Atlanta. Both shows were outstanding, but the Drunken Unicorn performance was an entirely OTHER experience on a completely OTHER level. Have seen Watain numerous times since then, but nothing compares to that night. The performance in Hell with all the props was exceptional, and it was a ritual performance, but the Drunken Unicorn show truly defied description - such magical violence in such a confined space.

Regarding the blood, stench, etc., they are seasoned professionals and used to performing without props and excessive blood. The Armageddon Fest in London several years ago with Von, The Devil's Blood, etc., featured them wearing blood, but no major props, roadkill, fire, etc. And still, they were lethal.

Really looking forward to seeing Watain again. If the lineup holds true it should prove an incredible evening: Watain has 'The Wild Hunt' coming soon, In Solitude is scheduled to release a new LP later this year, and the new Tribulation is one of the best albums, by anyone, in recent memory.

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