Back from seeing BLIND GUARDIAN!

[Karl Hungus]

First time Blind Guardian have played in Ireland, and my god if it wasn't one of the greatest events I've ever witnessed. Words alone cannot put into meaning just how much they rocked.

Neither can emoticons.

I won't even attempt it, so here's a picture of a red panda:

Nope, that's got nothing to do with anything.

However, take a look at this here video for VALHALLA!!!, and that might give you an idea of just how much they ruled. But here in Ireland, for some reason, the crowd started randomly singing the chorus for Valhalla between songs, and at the end of the show.

I still can't find the words, but randomly singing Valhalla had me in tears of joy and emotion.

This was an absolutely godly show, even the mighty Maiden couldn't match it, and yes, I've seen them a few times, but even they couldn't match the absolutely astounding show that Blind Guardian put on.

Guardian are 666% more Metal than your average Metal band, and no amount of flexing could get you even close to their level of pure metal.

 

[keithb]

Sweet. I'm going to see them in December - can't wait!

 

[maliciousteve]

Did they play Blind Eyes? that's my favourite Blind Guardian song. Love them

 

[Karl Hungus]

Did they play Blind Eyes? that's my favourite Blind Guardian song. Love them

If you mean Bright Eyes, then yes they played that and it was amazing.

 

[maliciousteve]

If you mean Bright Eyes, then yes they played that and it was amazing.

well that makes me look stupid

 

[Karl Hungus]

well that makes me look stupid

Naw, it makes you sound stupid, it's your face makes you look stupid.

I joke.

 

[Karl Hungus]

What? Is this all the love you guys have for the mighty Blind Guardian? For shame!

 

[Toshiro]

I'd have more love for them if they played nearby.

 

[nienturi]

I've seen them one time and it was totally blast. VALHALLA was awesome. Especially in the slow part of the song. Hansi and the band but drums got in silence... And hundreds of people were shouting the lyrics with devine drums ...
Valhalla, Deliverance...Why've you ever forgotten me?
Valhalla, Deliverance...Why've you ever forgotten me?
Valhalla, Deliverance...Why've you ever forgotten me?

Hey, You have cool nick Karl
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[Karl Hungus]

Ah yeah, I've not really been able to get Valhalla out of my head. Been listening to it constantly since, and even when I'm not listening to it, I'm singing the chorus in my head... Nuts!

And thanks, it is indeed a cool nick!

 

[Mark. A]

Did they play "Time What is Time" or "Mirror Mirror"?

 

[Deef]

I've never had a chance to see them, as they don't come through Canada too often... but I really would like to see them live!!!

 

[Karl Hungus]

Man, Blind Guardian coming "Too Often"? This was the first time they've ever played in Ireland, how do you think people here felt who've been dying to see them for years upon years. I had to go to a festival in England 4 years ago to see them before.

Did they play "Time What is Time" or "Mirror Mirror"?

They played Mirror Mirror.

 

[Code001]

Awesome! Yeah, if you watch the DVD, you'll hear the people singing Valhalla randomly even after the song has been played. It seems to be common at Guardian concerts. Such an amazing power metal band.

 

[Karl Hungus]

Awesome! Yeah, if you watch the DVD, you'll hear the people singing Valhalla randomly even after the song has been played. It seems to be common at Guardian concerts. Such an amazing power metal band.

Unfortunately, I don't have the DVD yet. I had hoped to pick it up, but they didn't have any CDs or DVDs for sale at the gig, which sucked. I did get a pretty bad ass Blind Guardian T-shirt though, which I've been wearing now for oh, 4 days. I just don't want to take it off, it's probably going to be really stinky before it gets a wash.

 

[nienturi]

Ah yeah, I've not really been able to get Valhalla out of my head. Been listening to it constantly since, and even when I'm not listening to it, I'm singing the chorus in my head... Nuts!

And thanks, it is indeed a cool nick!

My most memorable songs were the ones from nightfall inthe middle earth album. Mirror Mirror, Into the storm, Time stands still(in the iron hill) and mighty NIGHTFALL...It was totally a blast while shouting "Nightfall"

 

[Mark. A]

Mirror Mirror would have been awesome!

 

[Oguz286]

Hmm i should listen to these guys more. I only have the A Night At The Opera album

 

[Karl Hungus]

Hmm i should listen to these guys more. I only have the A Night At The Opera album

I don't have that one.

 

[Oguz286]

I don't have that one.

Nice album, although i havent listened to their other albums. But i like this album