Author Topic: Metal/Rock Venues.. (Read 5350 times)

Sins Of The Father · « **on:** March 25, 2010, 07:38:45 AM »

Hey folks,

The question yearns to be discussed...

What is your favourite venue for metal/rock gigs and what makes them appeal to you?

Even if its overseas or in another state please share...

goat · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2010, 04:13:30 PM »

I'll stick with here for now.

I thought "Heat" was a really good venue. Had a good vibe. Good setup, stage etc.
I think that could really be a good thing down there if given the chance.

Or was that the Castle? na na, it was Heat.

Muscles · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2010, 04:30:48 PM »

Hydey RIP..

I still like Amplifier & the Civic is actually not that bad.

faeces · « **Reply #3 on:** March 25, 2010, 07:34:23 PM »

Charles was really good, Civic, Rosemount too

Just good layout at the Charles. Nice Beer Garden at the Rosemount same with Civic.

Teeman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM »

Can't beat a good underground, low ceiling venue. Sadly Perth doesn't have one but if memory serves me correctly I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.

As for a great mid-large size venue, I found the Hifi bar in Melbourne to be spectacular.

TnT · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2010, 04:14:50 AM »

Any venue that opens it's doors to metal is good. People that nitpick and whine are weak.

Quote from: Teeman on March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM

Can't beat a good underground, low ceiling venue. Sadly Perth doesn't have one but if memory serves me correctly I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.

Swan Basement fits that description perfectly.. not so sure that's what you mean though...

Nosaj · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2010, 07:05:30 AM »

The Raffles River Room was a Great Venue.

Rotten · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:38:09 PM »

Quote from: TnT on March 26, 2010, 04:14:50 AM

Any venue that opens it's doors to metal is good. People that nitpick and whine are weak.

Second that

Capitol/Amplifier for me. Only beef is the dope security who look like they'd give u important yoga lessons (im a yoga enthusiast).

Mago_Haydz · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2010, 03:59:22 PM »

I love the homely atmosphere of Capitol, not to mention it holds dear memories for me, having seen Carcass and Morbid Angel there.

Teeman · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2010, 04:49:54 PM »

Quote from: TnT on March 26, 2010, 04:14:50 AM

Any venue that opens it's doors to metal is good. People that nitpick and whine are weak.

Quote from: Teeman on March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM
Can't beat a good underground, low ceiling venue. Sadly Perth doesn't have one but if memory serves me correctly I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.
Swan Basement fits that description perfectly.. not so sure that's what you mean though...

Never been

Nosaj · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2010, 03:56:44 AM »

Quote from: TnT on March 26, 2010, 04:14:50 AM

Any venue that opens it's doors to metal is good. People that nitpick and whine are weak.

Quote from: Teeman on March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM
Can't beat a good underground, low ceiling venue. Sadly Perth doesn't have one but if memory serves me correctly I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.
Swan Basement fits that description perfectly.. not so sure that's what you mean though...

There was also the Loft. Which was more of a Goth night club.

cyanide_christ · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2010, 08:33:53 AM »

Quote from: Teeman on March 26, 2010, 04:49:54 PM

Quote from: TnT on March 26, 2010, 04:14:50 AM
Any venue that opens it's doors to metal is good. People that nitpick and whine are weak.

Quote from: Teeman on March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM
Can't beat a good underground, low ceiling venue. Sadly Perth doesn't have one but if memory serves me correctly I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.
Swan Basement fits that description perfectly.. not so sure that's what you mean though...

Never been

Wha? Never been to Swan Basement? The place has a cool vibe, I guess the problem is it's in Freo and the beer is horrendously expensive.

And by the way, low roof means bad sound.

nihilist · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2010, 03:41:33 PM »

The only time I've ever been to Swan Basement was when they had 2 dollar middies.

I've no idea what the place looks like.

hatefueled · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2010, 08:20:20 PM »

in perth, The Castle, my second home.
(only attracts people there to see the bands not just get drunk, because its so underground that the general public don't know it exsists. so no random assholes walk in. always has rock or metal, so rarely plays dj nights of doom.)
In Grimsby/Cleethorpes England, Wintergardens, though I've heard it got demolished for more seafront accommodation or something

(used to go here for my cousin's band then started going there for random gigs. huge main room, friendly staff, saw InME play there once and the place was packed and still no assholes getting drunk n annoying me.)

TomC · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2010, 09:23:08 PM »

my computer room

Damo · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2010, 10:54:27 PM »

Ive always liked the vibe of the Newport.

Metros Freo/Perth are also good.

Nosaj · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2010, 06:31:14 AM »

Metros freo and perth were setup for live shows really. Only problem is fuckhead bouncers. Newport is good too.

Geeks · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2010, 07:34:10 PM »

Quote from: Teeman on March 25, 2010, 09:14:14 PM

I remember Rosies in Brisbane being pretty spot-on.

Melkor · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2010, 04:14:46 AM »

The cave in amsterdam, its like the dutch version of the castle, only smaller.

Teeman · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2010, 03:40:35 PM »

Quote from: Melkor on April 01, 2010, 04:14:46 AM

The cave in amsterdam, its like the dutch version of the castle, only smaller.

When I went there on a Saturday night the bartender was having a smoke outside because nobody was in the damn place

Vanha · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2010, 09:26:46 PM »

Best Venue ive ever been to would have to be Tavastia in Helsinki,Finland!!

Sins Of The Father · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2010, 07:34:46 AM »

What about it was good dude?

Some people may be watching this space for hints for renovations,

spill the beans.

N.O.X · « **Reply #22 on:** April 09, 2010, 09:29:25 AM »

Whitesands Hotel - Scarborough

Well priced, long bar, great service, reasonable bouncers (save a few), pool tables, massive beer garden, room for 2 stages, nice and dark, good p.a and mix, away from trendys-hipsters, down the street from servo/bottleshop/food/beach/disaster's joint, Crab-wars and other boozing/smoking related shenannigans in the car park..

R.I.P Whitesands.

Dylz · « **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2010, 08:57:40 PM »

I've heard Crab Wars mentioned a few times in recent months. They seem to be remembered so fondly in the metal scene!

WhiteLady · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2010, 02:52:38 AM »

Civic, Rosemount, Heat, Charles.. rocket room would be okay if they actually renovated the stage area and make it bigger but they made it look fucking cunty.