Ensiferum Tour 09

Well, I'm English, and they hit the UK in October. Great, EXCEPT....

The gig closest to where I live (couldn't really get to any others without great difficulty), is coincidentally the last UK date of the tour, on October 9th, in JB's Dudley. It's an 18+ gig. And I will be 18.... on the 12th.... RAAAAGHH!!! PERKELE!!

They're in Paris on the 12th, and there's no way I could afford to get there at all; I've already been there for four days this year, along with a week in Turkey, a day in Norway, a week in Spain and five days in Iceland coming up.....

Anyone going to see them at any point? It's been nearly a year since I saw them at Wacken, and that's too long!

I must admit I only just got to know them when I saw them at Wacken last year and now I'm hooked. I'll go see them to Munich in October, as this is one of the venues closest to my country (Slovenia). Autumn will be fun when it comes to shows! I have quite a few concerts planned already, ranging from Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Germany and Finland

They are in Switzerland sometime in September/October. I'll be there for sure!
And I've alreay seen them in spring earlier this year, which was the second time..

I am planning to see them at October. Or at least if I can find someone who wants to go with me and who can go with me.

@ Athakan: It's so mean that you'll turn 18 just 3 days later! I really feel sorry for you.

Love-Lies-Bleeding wrote:I must admit I only just got to know them when I saw them at Wacken last year and now I'm hooked. I'll go see them to Munich in October, as this is one of the venues closest to my country (Slovenia). Autumn will be fun when it comes to shows! I have quite a few concerts planned already, ranging from Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Germany and Finland

Jesus woman, where do you get your money? You could take me with you, you know.

Thanks for your sympathy, Sorcha =]

I guess it's ok though since I have been costing a lot of money what with all those trips I've been on, and they won't quit touring any time soon... hopefully! I'll have to catch them some other time!

Love-Lies-Bleeding wrote: I have quite a few concerts planned already, ranging from Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Germany and Finland

Oh, that sounds wonderful!! So which bands will you see?

Joana wrote:
Jesus woman, where do you get your money? You could take me with you, you know.

I get my money from working my arse off actually I guess translators aren't striken by the economy fuckupcrisis that much yet. And sure, I can take you with me, just come over and we can go together. But hey, those are my neighbouring countries, apart from Finland (duh!), so it's not like I'm really going far most of the time.

@Storm: I'm seeing Ensiferum, Amorphis, Sonata Arctica, Dream Theater and Nightwish. That's as far as the plans are for the moment

I just seen them again on the Summer Slaughter tour.
I was talking with Petri after the show and he mentioned something about another North American tour after the release of the new album in the fall. So hopefully I'll be seeing them again sometime in the next year.

Love-Lies-Bleeding: I wish I could afford to travel to concerts in the next while. Lucky you.

^ So I guess what Petri and the guys from Blackguard told me is now confirmed. I just hope they have a date planned for my city.

reignofterror wrote:I just seen them again on the Summer Slaughter tour.
Love-Lies-Bleeding: I wish I could afford to travel to concerts in the next while. Lucky you.

Uh, it took a while for me to get to the point where I can do this too, you know. Trust me, it wasn't always easy for me. I had to finish my studies and work hard to get a decent job before I could start attending concerts and festivals. I didn't really travel much before 2008. But one thing is certain - if you really wish something, just work your way to it and you probably will make it happen some day.

^ I realize that it takes hard work and a decent job to be able to afford to travel. I just meant that travellling around Europe to see festivals is a little bit easier than trying to do it from North America.

^^ Yes, I guess it is easier than coming over to Europe from North America. I couldn't make that out from your location info here
Quite a few people do it anyway though, and at least come over to see something like two festivals at a time, as you usually get festivals pretty much every weekend. Apart from the plane tickets, it's pretty much the same as for us I'd figure. The only difference being that they tend to buy their camping equipment here instead of bringing it from the States or sth. I know some people did it for Slovenian Metalcamp festival for example.

i just got a lift sorted at the weekend, the CLostest gig to me is the Glasgow show, and i live about 4 hours drive, and i'm on dayshift too at work, so i'll be shattered and probably hungover to fuck the next day too, but i can't wait!!

anyone else for the Glasgow show?

Love-Lies-Bleeding wrote:^^ Yes, I guess it is easier than coming over to Europe from North America. I couldn't make that out from your location info here
Quite a few people do it anyway though, and at least come over to see something like two festivals at a time, as you usually get festivals pretty much every weekend. Apart from the plane tickets, it's pretty much the same as for us I'd figure. The only difference being that they tend to buy their camping equipment here instead of bringing it from the States or sth. I know some people did it for Slovenian Metalcamp festival for example.

Yeah, I've travelled to Finland to see festivals before. My friend and I brought our camping stuff on the plane though. I'm surprised we stayed under our weight limit for baggage.

I don't think I'll be going .. I don't really like the new album + I hate Swashbuckle :}

I may get to see them in November. I hope I can get the tickets soon. I will be an awesome show.