Loudest Gig? - Page 2

Frankie · 10-08-2009, 03:20 PM

Motorhead. 160db in the far corners of the venue.

livebiz · 10-08-2009, 11:54 PM

Have to blame Ritchie Blackmore too. Rainbow in the early 80s was insanely loud, the crowd begged for mercy (more turn the volume down motions than devil horns being flashed). The Black Knight would not relent...I think the damage from that show alone was permanent.

Shows were loud in general back then, but Rainbow was physically punishing.

tiny terror · 10-09-2009, 05:08 AM

got to be motorhead on the bomber tour or saxon on the wheels of steel years ago

inventorboy84 · 10-10-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmjmp

Deep Purple f***ed up my hearing for sure.

ha Deep Purple was called the loudest group for a long time...
look at this newspaper scan

custom53 · 10-12-2009, 08:51 AM

Way too many to list, these are some that come to mind....

Bigger Venues:

Deep Purple '72
The Who '75
Led Zepplin '75
White Snake / Motley Crew '80s(?)

Smaller Clubs

Queen '74 or '75 (the Agora Columbus Ohio / Their first USA Show)
Kiss '74 (The Agora again Halloween Night)
Bulletboys
Screaming Cheatah Wheelies
Mind Bomb

shawkey · 10-12-2009, 03:23 PM

anthrax sound of white noise tour ( end of summer 93/94) in a church in france sound of white noise indeed

Jesstaa · 10-12-2009, 11:27 PM

I reckon Slayer on friday may have been my loudest gig. It was so loud it actually sounded like their speakers were distorting, but listening to recordings their tone was fine, it was my ears distorting xD

And Tom Araya blew his voice, so it was basically only the crowd singing, and that couldn't be heard over their set up xD

kernal · 10-15-2009, 12:13 AM

My loudest ever:

AC/DC..."For Those About to Rock"...think about 10 OR 20 (I Was too wasted count how many) REAL CANNONS GOING OFF ATLEAST 50 TIMES during the title song...

"Shoot, fire, shoot, fire, ....shoot, fire, shoot....etc, etc............."

We were like 5 or 6 rows from the stage...My ears were ringing for for at least 3 days!

A close second: Motorhead..."Ace of Spades" album tour

custom53 · 10-18-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inventorboy84

ha Deep Purple was called the loudest group for a long time...
look at this newspaper scan

In the 60s it was The Dave Clark Five then The Who then everyone....

saffel · 11-03-2009, 01:31 PM

'Saw the Deftonesa few years back and I am not so sure about actuall Db's but from a sonic stand point, that shit was pretty over the top.

Those dudes pushed a lot of air and a lot of sub octive stuff and really airy sonic highs too.

chewy · 11-03-2009, 01:58 PM

Insect Warfare a month ago. I had my earplugs in (25db reduction) and it was still too loud.

Jenovaslegacy · 11-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Apparently the world record holder for the loudest gig ever is.... (wait for it).... Man O' War. A lot of people raise eyebrows when I tell 'em that, but apparently its true.....

thrawn86 · 11-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Both from Wiki:

On July 15, 2009, at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada, the band KISS achieved a SPL of 136 dB measured by City of Ottawa Bylaw officers at the sound tent during their live performance (not the sound check). After noise complaints from neighbors in the area, the band was forced to turn the volume down.

The heavy metal band Manowar is one claimant of the title of "loudest band in the world", citing a measurement of 129.5 dB in 1994 in Hanover. Manowar achieved a SPL of 139 dB during the sound check (not the actual performance) at the Magic Circle Fest in 2008.

LesBalls · 11-04-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luekemeyer

ACE Frehley at the House of Blues in Anaheim 2008. He had it loud enough for a stadium.My ears hurt really bad after that.

I saw Ace on that tour at the House of Blues in New Orleans and it was loud as hell! I'm with you. At first, I was standing near a PA column. I had to move more towards the center because it was brutal! The high end was so loud it actually made me flinch a few times from ear pain!

But what an awesome show!!!

Yngwie is very loud as well. VERY loud.

Motley Crue '89 Dr. Feelgood tour was LOUD!

carnada · 11-04-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

Both from Wiki:

On July 15, 2009, at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada, the band KISS achieved a SPL of 136 dB measured by City of Ottawa Bylaw officers at the sound tent during their live performance (not the sound check). After noise complaints from neighbors in the area, the band was forced to turn the volume down.

The heavy metal band Manowar is one claimant of the title of "loudest band in the world", citing a measurement of 129.5 dB in 1994 in Hanover. Manowar achieved a SPL of 139 dB during the sound check (not the actual performance) at the Magic Circle Fest in 2008.

what!!??? I was on the first row at the Bluesfest in Ottawa, and it wasnt loud at all. I was wearing earplugs tho

thrawn86 · 11-04-2009, 11:21 PM

Like I said, that's from Wiki.

carnada · 11-08-2009, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrawn86

Like I said, that's from Wiki.

I went to the metallica concert on tuesday, and it wasnt loud at all! it was loud enough, but comparing it to the KISS concert, KISS was loud, and so was Iron Maiden. I have been at small clubs where the sound is actually fucking loud. There is this little pub called Mavericks, and they basically have a big PA system and like all this set up, for like a 7 metre long club.

Badmo · 11-10-2009, 02:32 PM

I went to see one of my heros, Yngwie malmsteen at newcastle arena, and OMG!!! My ears were still ringing for a good 3 hours afterwards!!!

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livebiz Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Loudest Gig? Have to blame Ritchie Blackmore too. Rainbow in the early 80s was insanely loud, the crowd begged for mercy (more turn the volume down motions than devil horns being flashed). The Black Knight would not relent...I think the damage from that show alone was permanent. Shows were loud in general back then, but Rainbow was physically punishing.

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custom53 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 105	Re: Loudest Gig? Way too many to list, these are some that come to mind.... Bigger Venues: Deep Purple '72 The Who '75 Led Zepplin '75 White Snake / Motley Crew '80s(?) Smaller Clubs Queen '74 or '75 (the Agora Columbus Ohio / Their first USA Show) Kiss '74 (The Agora again Halloween Night) Bulletboys Screaming Cheatah Wheelies Mind Bomb __________________ 2004 Gibson Les Paul Flametop 1995 Hamer Duo Tone Sunburst 1991 Ernie Ball EVH Trans Black 1981 Hamer Special Trans Green Quilt Sustain Block Bridge with Checkerboard Headstock 1975 Ovation Breadwinner Black Marhsall JMP 2203 Half Stack Marshall JTM 45 Reissue Half Stack 2ea 370/301 Acoustic Bass Amps Peavey Classic 100 Half Stack Tweed Soldano HR50+ Half Stack Black Peavey Butcher 120 Watt Half Stack

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kernal Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Re: Loudest Gig? My loudest ever: AC/DC..."For Those About to Rock"...think about 10 OR 20 (I Was too wasted count how many) REAL CANNONS GOING OFF ATLEAST 50 TIMES during the title song... "Shoot, fire, shoot, fire, ....shoot, fire, shoot....etc, etc............." We were like 5 or 6 rows from the stage...My ears were ringing for for at least 3 days! A close second: Motorhead..."Ace of Spades" album tour

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saffel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Loudest Gig? 'Saw the Deftonesa few years back and I am not so sure about actuall Db's but from a sonic stand point, that shit was pretty over the top. Those dudes pushed a lot of air and a lot of sub octive stuff and really airy sonic highs too.

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chewy Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shoe Town, UK Posts: 39	Re: Loudest Gig? Insect Warfare a month ago. I had my earplugs in (25db reduction) and it was still too loud.

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thrawn86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Far Nor Cal USA Posts: 423	Re: Loudest Gig? Both from Wiki: On July 15, 2009, at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Ottawa, Canada, the band KISS achieved a SPL of 136 dB measured by City of Ottawa Bylaw officers at the sound tent during their live performance (not the sound check). After noise complaints from neighbors in the area, the band was forced to turn the volume down. The heavy metal band Manowar is one claimant of the title of "loudest band in the world", citing a measurement of 129.5 dB in 1994 in Hanover. Manowar achieved a SPL of 139 dB during the sound check (not the actual performance) at the Magic Circle Fest in 2008. __________________ Drivin' faster in my car... 02 DSL 401-Ei's 02 1960b 02 Gibson LP Studio Silver 03 PRS Santana SE Holy Grail reverb Originally Posted by J. Robert Oppenheimer "We knew the world would not be the same."

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