Merch at Turisas gigs...

Joe Forth and Die · January 2nd, 2008, 08:35 AM

Well as I'm sure you all know, Turisas are coming to the UK next year, and unlike SOME bands, they're taking the courtesy to come to Wales, Clwb Ifor Bach.

So I wanna know what the merch is like. Do they do XXL t-shirts, what are the prices like for CDs and T-shirts, and is it okay to go to a gig in a different bands shirt?

Plus, it's gonna be my first metal gig ever, so what can I expect/be scared of

UtterCreep · January 2nd, 2008, 10:09 AM

From what I've seen, I'd say the merchandise is reasonably priced. You might find stuff with lower prices somewhere else, but isn't getting it from the gig part of the experience?
As for clothing, I'm sure they got all sorts of hoodies and t-shirts, of variable sizes. Usually people wear clothes supporting the band, a band similar to them, or generally dark clothes to go with the music genre.
Altogether gigs are awesome way to spend an evening, grab something to eat before you go, especially if you're drinking, that way you'll be sharp throughout the gig. Also, if you're not used to loud places, I suggest earplugs, the gig is enjoyable even if you wear them. The music and noise is very loud in closed stages, though open air is more easy on your ears.
You'll sure find some people of similar interests at the gig, let alone get to feel the awesome atmosphere.
Enjoy.

Joe Forth and Die · January 2nd, 2008, 10:33 AM

Cheers.

Does Amon Amarth count as a similar band?

UtterCreep · January 2nd, 2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go Forth and Die

Does Amon Amarth count as a similar band?

I'd say so.

Joe Forth and Die · January 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

Sorted

The Viking Horde was my first ever band shirt

Got it a couple of months ago. Wearing it right now actually

Seems fitting to wear it to my first metal gig. And then after the gig I'll have a Turisas t-shirt of my own

UtterCreep · January 2nd, 2008, 04:37 PM

I have a hoodie with 'TURISAS' with 'Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus' on the front and the crest and 'The Alliance' on the back. Really rocks.

The Shinster · January 3rd, 2008, 01:21 PM

Me too UtterCreep

Plus I got a Battle Metal and TVW t-shirt

You're in for a treat Go Forth, Turisas are probably the best band I've seen in concert. My first concert(s) was Download Fest. 2005 XD

Joe Forth and Die · January 5th, 2008, 09:04 AM

Final question.

The gig starts at 7:30. Including support bands etc, when do they usually finish? Seeing about lifts and the such.

The Shinster · January 5th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Between 10 and 10:30 usually.

In hindsight, I wish I'd bought the last Turisas tour t-shirt, the one with the Union Jack as the sail =(

Joe Forth and Die · January 6th, 2008, 04:46 AM

That's pretty ace actually.

Not too late. The gig is on a Tuesday, and I'm still in Sixth Form so I'll have school the next day.

Can't wait till March

The Shinster · January 8th, 2008, 05:32 AM

Pfft, I'm still in Sixth Form but I'm going

Don't think I have a lessons first period though \o/

January 2nd, 2008, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312	Merch at Turisas gigs... Well as I'm sure you all know, Turisas are coming to the UK next year, and unlike SOME bands, they're taking the courtesy to come to Wales, Clwb Ifor Bach. So I wanna know what the merch is like. Do they do XXL t-shirts, what are the prices like for CDs and T-shirts, and is it okay to go to a gig in a different bands shirt? Plus, it's gonna be my first metal gig ever, so what can I expect/be scared of __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312	Cheers. Does Amon Amarth count as a similar band? __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312	Sorted The Viking Horde was my first ever band shirt Got it a couple of months ago. Wearing it right now actually Seems fitting to wear it to my first metal gig. And then after the gig I'll have a Turisas t-shirt of my own __________________

January 3rd, 2008, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Shinster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 353	Me too UtterCreep Plus I got a Battle Metal and TVW t-shirt You're in for a treat Go Forth, Turisas are probably the best band I've seen in concert. My first concert(s) was Download Fest. 2005 XD __________________ OMFG SIGGAGE! O_O

January 5th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312	Final question. The gig starts at 7:30. Including support bands etc, when do they usually finish? Seeing about lifts and the such. __________________

January 2nd, 2008, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
UtterCreep Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Backwoods of Finland Posts: 42	From what I've seen, I'd say the merchandise is reasonably priced. You might find stuff with lower prices somewhere else, but isn't getting it from the gig part of the experience? As for clothing, I'm sure they got all sorts of hoodies and t-shirts, of variable sizes. Usually people wear clothes supporting the band, a band similar to them, or generally dark clothes to go with the music genre. Altogether gigs are awesome way to spend an evening, grab something to eat before you go, especially if you're drinking, that way you'll be sharp throughout the gig. Also, if you're not used to loud places, I suggest earplugs, the gig is enjoyable even if you wear them. The music and noise is very loud in closed stages, though open air is more easy on your ears. You'll sure find some people of similar interests at the gig, let alone get to feel the awesome atmosphere. Enjoy.

January 2nd, 2008, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
UtterCreep Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Backwoods of Finland Posts: 42	I have a hoodie with 'TURISAS' with 'Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus' on the front and the crest and 'The Alliance' on the back. Really rocks.

January 5th, 2008, 06:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
The Shinster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 353	Between 10 and 10:30 usually. In hindsight, I wish I'd bought the last Turisas tour t-shirt, the one with the Union Jack as the sail =( __________________ OMFG SIGGAGE! O_O

January 6th, 2008, 04:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312	That's pretty ace actually. Not too late. The gig is on a Tuesday, and I'm still in Sixth Form so I'll have school the next day. Can't wait till March __________________

January 8th, 2008, 05:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
The Shinster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 353	Pfft, I'm still in Sixth Form but I'm going Don't think I have a lessons first period though \o/ __________________ OMFG SIGGAGE! O_O

January 8th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Joe Forth and Die I need about three fiddy Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Loch Ness Posts: 8,312