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Cheers man!

I'll wear an Enter Shikari shirt with a goddamn giant octopus on it - that if I don't get a last min LP shirt. In the possible chance someone spots me and feels like saying hi, hit me up!

Postponed a preplanned flight last minute, and now on a 8h+ train journey. Will work remotely from Hamburg on Monday, flying on Tuesday. Today, first LP gig. Unreal. See you in the pit.

That'd make a lot of sense, given the isolated show in Botoga in November. If they indeed play in Brazil on the release date, this is going to be absolutely insane. We all know how passionate the fanbase is over there. Crazy Linkin Park storm, all of this.

I have more or less the same opinion. I think one or two shootout throughout the show, as the band is currently doing, is just fine. Once you have reached the final stage of grief, the only way ahead is looking forward. Constant tributes would loose a bit of their meaning, could break the mood of the shows, and could become uncomfortable. Personally, I'd prefer not to be reminded too often that Chester is no longer with us. That's how I feel about it, I understand others may view it differently. On the other hand, for special occasions such as a birthdays, sure. I'd just prefer those tribute moments to remain rare and if the context calls for it.

That would make a lot of sense. I just hope they'll keep the one THP spot in the setlist for the actual full-on tour. KTTK has been an absolute highlight, and I would love to see it become a staple in their setlist. It can only get better from here, once the crowd gets more accustomed and reactive to it.

I also have the feeling Emily's takes on the old songs is improving quickly. She seems to make more fine-tuned choices of when to go for a clean approach VS full rasp sing-scream, and the transitions between those styles is getting more smooth. It's all starting to flow more naturally, if that makes sense. I can only imagine how much improvement is still ahead (as long as she doesn't strain her voice too much / use the correct technique).

You know what would make me loose my shit? If they'd ever play the 2000 version of High Voltage again. But that one I don't see happening^^ I'd also love to see Qwerty, that one has decent chances.

The band set the bar real high with the previous show. Highlights for me were New Divide, WTCFM Medley, My December and KTTK. Looking forward what else they have in store!

Those videos have a nice vibe going on, cool way to keep the momentum going

Watched parts of the show again today, and the band really was on fire. They seem so overexcited to play again. Hoping we somehow manage to get a proshot of one of those pre-album shows in the future, that'd be awesome.

I was rewatching the performance of KTTK and it sounds so good. The only thing is, I can't comprehend seeing the crowd in the pit standing still and filming. Like come on, man. Wait for the european crowds. We got to make sure to mosh pith the heck out of that one. If there is one song for it, it's this one!

Yeah, regarding OML, I see 2 main factors possibly at play The want to go for heavier / more energetic sets, at least for the time being It's very possible (at least some) members associate OML with what happened right after its release, and that playing those songs would bring them back, mentally, to 2017. Definitely something that could feel very uncomfortable I am sure some OML songs will eventually appear occasionally in the sets, but I wouldn't count on a heavy presence of that album in their future live shows.

Thanks a lot !

I'm so damn happy they played KTTK. That one and My December were the highlights from the bits I have seen. Will dive more into it once better quality videos start to appear . Oh and. Emily sounded great. Her voice and Mike's voice seem to blend super well together.

That video pissed me off a bit yesterday. Not the details themselves, which I already knew, but the attitude Fantano adopted. Kind of put him in the cunt category for me, honestly. He lowkey took the stance she is guilty by association/not a good person, and openly mocked/doubted the legitimacy of her response regarding the trial case. I wouldn't really care, but the problem is when a lot of people are going to learn about the case through this dude, who is clearly biased and already made up his opinion, without saying it straight.

Doesn't it ?! It gives that feel of "Alright, nice verse. But can she hold her own on the chorus?". And then, it just slaps you with "F^ck yes, she can!"

Exactly what I am hoping for! Every LP record (minus HT, possibly ATS) has had songs I though were a bit "filler"-ish. Not bad, but not great. I'd like this one to be one of those records where after every song, you think "This is my favorite off the record!"

This is actually a bit worrying. Hopefully the security is on this. Edit : nevermind, he actually said that in the context of being worried how LP fans will behave around him. Given his "afraid of lots of stuff" background, that makes sense

Didn't expect the first one to drop so soon, but here for it!

Can't wait for the setlist, I do feel they have a few big surprises coming up.

Easier said than done 😀 But they'll definitely release new songs before the album anyway, to keep momentum. One is a given, and I suspect maybe another one will come sometimes late October.

If it's true, I will try to hold from listening to the song, but that's going to be a tough one. However, the album is so short that I'd like to experience it all at once.

That is a valid point. But, to a lesser extent, it would also have been the case if she had no relation to that cult. We wouldn't really know how authentic she would be with the lyrics, nor about the skeletons she may be hiding in her closet. The members on this forum are pretty balanced in their opinion, which is nice. But outside of here, you'll a find a lot of direct correlation between "affiliated with scientology = she monster!", which really got on my nerves at first. But yep, I will say that, from the little I have seen, that cult is pretty fucked up, and by the day, I understand better why it'd make some of you more worried or concerned. Personally, I decided not to worry, maybe also for the reason it's out of our control. The band is in a position where making a statement could prove extremely difficult, and Emily definitely can't make any. So I'll assume the best. And hope everything turns out okay in the end.

Tom Cruise, whose public image is strongly tied with scientology, just took part in the closure of the olympics games. As long as there is no evidence that she, as an individual, has committed to shitty stuff, I believe she will be fine, and I'd be willing to believe the band will rather protect her than the opposite. People will get used to it, and those who really can't bear with it will take their distance from the band.