How long are you there before doors open?

[The Crow]

Usually I get there 15 mins before the Manics get on stage

The last time I queued was in 1998 & that was about 5.30pm for the 1st night at Wembley, I remember it pouring down for about 20 mins during the Manics sound-check.

I won't consider the Manic Millennium as it was different to be there early

[UEF]

I would've loved to have been there - no rucksack or cuddly toy here.

[BWJC]

Originally Posted by BradfieldsLoveChild

Pretty much everyone I know who was there (including my girlfriend) has said the same thing. Total carnage (in a good way, I guess). You don't really get that atmosphere in a bootleg, sadly.

quite right, it was the level of violence in the crowd - the band were antagonistic too, really winding the crowd up and keeping them waiting - all part of the genuis Holy Bible / military phase!

[Ben]

Originally Posted by BWJC

quite right, it was the level of violence in the crowd - the band were antagonistic too, really winding the crowd up and keeping them waiting - all part of the genuis Holy Bible / military phase!

I think not being able to see these gigs is my only real Manics based "regret", although I guess it can't be considered a regret as I was 11 and would never have been allowed to go. Ah well.

[BWJC]

Originally Posted by BradfieldsLoveChild

I think not being able to see these gigs is my only real Manics based "regret", although I guess it can't be considered a regret as I was 11 and would never have been allowed to go. Ah well.

at least you're still young now and not an old fart! I'm going to feeder one night and manics the next, will probably be recovering for a week!

[The Crow]

The core of the Manics was between 1992 - 1995

Man, proper mosh pits & violence but on a nice level.

The only thing that was missing at Brixton in 2007 were coffins as that looked liked where most people had come from, it was beyond dead & the worst Manics crowd EVER

[mafiamonroe]

Originally Posted by BWJC

jeez you're going to have a premature heart attack being that wound up! Calm down will you.

Did I say 18 year olds were not cool? No I didnt! I have no idea of what is 'cool' so I wouldnt presume to suggest who is and isn't.

yes I have been to a lot of gigs, maybe you are right about the limpets, and things have changed - I never worry about that sort of thing, more about enjoying the music and being in the pit. But then I dont spend the entire gig playing with my crappy little mobile phone either trying to take pictures and record the music. Manics gigs have certainly calmed down a lot over the years, Astoria '94 was nothing short of a mass brawl - anyone clinging to the barrier with their rucksack then would have been given short thrift!

The Christmas 94 gigs were rowdy but amazing for atmosphere. I did end up punching some moron who was groping a girl from behind and thumping her when she shouted at him. As in he thumped her not me. I know it's easy to say now but on the final night you did feel that it was the end of something. I can still remember lauging when Richey played the beginning of Motown Junk very quietly as James's guitar had packed in and the audience cheered. I fully expected an announcement in the first NME or Melody maker of 95 saying that they'd split up.

[StrummerMan]

[QUOTE=The Crow;2113860]The core of the Manics was between 1992 - 1995

Man, proper mosh pits & violence but on a nice level.

So very, very true my friend,I have a few war wounds to show for it!!

[The Crow]

Damn right! War wounds indeed, anyone whose been a nutter has had war wounds down the line. Ha I should open a club

Another thing is the songs were faster with better riffs & sounded more aggressive.

Come 1996 they were toned down a tad & today they are far too slow but that's life.