Stratovarius Community

The bottom line is that bands need to respect their fans as well - if someone is dedicated enough to do something more than just buy your stuff, then you should show respect back to that person - it's not something they *have* to do, anymore than you *have* to greet the "average" fan. You blow off y...

Stratowarius,

And I think you're an immature twerp, so we're even. You don't like what I have to say, tough, don't read it.

Jens: It wasn't the fact that I waited while you ate - I was giving you that respect because I think, 1) it is deserved and, 2) it is rude to interrupt someone when they're eating. What got me was the complete ignoring of me - a simple momentary acknowledgement of my presence would have sufficed. Ev...

Stratowarius, you're comments aren't even worth responding to - you clearly have no idea what you're talking about. The fact remains that multiple posts have been removed because someone didn't like what they said. My response remains, TOUGH - you don't want comments? Don't create a public forum for...

WTF!!!?? Gee someone didn't like what I had to say? Did I possibly make some SENSE?! I doubt anyone will have the guts to own up to doing the deceitful act. You don't like what someone has to say, so you just remove the post. If that isn't bullshit! .... I won't make any speculation on who it was, I...

Also, if we're going to talk about "stealing", then the aforeposted cartoon is right on the mark. The record companies have been stealing artists' work for decades - and I do mean stealing. Record companies take from artists FAR more than they give - but, for the most part, like the "buying public",...

I am still in opposition to the declaration that downloading is stealing. Remember, the VAST majority of those who download and do not later buy, would NEVER have bought in the first place. 1 download does not equal 1 lost sale - period. No ifs, ands, or buts on that issue. It may equal 1 lost poten...

Loud??? You want loud, try Motorhead - first time I saw them in '86 I didn't get my hearing back for almost 3 days. Personally, I can't imagine Stratovarius being loud enough to need earplugs - and that's not to say that I don't think they play loud enough :wink: Aside from that first Motorhead show...

I'll agree with StragOvarius - as a matter of fact, I just bought the Infinite Visions DVD :D There are very few artists that I will just buy a CD of unheard (and that's no knock on any band - but even the best can have an "off" release). Fans will always support the bands they love. I guess a relat...

Any word from the band yet on whether they'll be able to meet with fans before or after the show???!

And do they have anyone videotaping the show?


--- Dragon77

I'll be there for the show on Sunday - can't wait!

Ordered the Infinite Visions DVD with 3-day delivery in order to get it before the show (in hopes of getting it signed


--- Dragon77

Funny you should mention the store - I just sent off an email inquiring about shipping charges on a certain item to the US a couple hours ago


--- Dragon77

Well, I was astonished to find that Circuit City actually carries Infinite Visions!

My order's in for it! Can't wait for the new one - maybe we'll get some footage from this US tour!!!!

--- Dragon77

Well, dunno if it's a problem on my end, but the tracks don't appear to play using the MySpace Player (and no available option to download them).

--- Dragon77

Arrgh! Already bought mine for the full $32

I'm checking out the MP3s as we speak (I hadn't heard of you guys before this show).

--- Dragon77

I'm just wondering how the band feels about playing the smaller club gigs here in the States when they're usually known for playing large stadiums and open air festivals all over Europe? Personally, I don't like any large venue shows (won't go to shows at Verizon Amphitheatre, Rose Bowl, etc) regard...

Well, speaking as one of the few from the States, I really HATE moshing, except in "designated" areas. I got my nose broken at a WASP show last year (courtesy of a stupid drunk), but when I saw WASP this year (at a different House Of Blues this time), the show and the crowd were great! I don't know ...

Also, if you're going, call the club to buy your tickets! You can save the extra $8-$10+ "service charge" per ticket that TicketMaster charges. The club only charges a $2 service charge for a total of $32 per ticket.

--- Dragon77

Ok, so who else here is going to the show? It IS on the 9th, not the 10th (just off the line with the club). I was mistaken before when I said I'd been there - I was thinking of The Knitting Factory. I really hope the band will do a photo/autograph session at some point - afterall, they don't get ov...

I understand that, Stratoplayer, but you could also have bought USED copied of the CDs and the band wouldn't have seen a penny of those sales either. My opinion is that FANS will keep a band going, non-fans will not. Non-fans are just that - and they wouldn't have spent any money in the first place....

I'll take a show at the Key Club over HOB Sunset Strip any day - however, HOB Anaheim is GREAT! EVERY show I've seen at Sunset Strip has had some sort of trouble - last year at WASP, I was lucky enough to get my nose broken by some stupid drunk! (Management's excuse was, "well that's the type of cro...

Jens: I just finished reading the earlier Downloading thread and I honestly don't understand your (apparent) anger with downloading. Yes, there will always be those who just want something for nothing - but, IMHO, the smart thing is to think of it as FREE PUBLICITY (that's how more and more artists ...

Hey, if it wasn't for P2P I would never have even HEARD of Stratovarius. I'm in the US, so we only get to hear what the record companies want to pay to promote (nothing but GARBAGE on the radio here :( I've lost count of the number of Euro bands I've come to love, bought CDs/DVDs, and concert ticket...

Just wondering if the band will be doing a photo & autograph session? This club usually does them when the band wants to (I've seen a few concerts there).

Looking forward to seeing you guys!!!


--- Dragon77