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CRADLE OF FILTH has posted the following tour report on their official website, www.cradleoffilth.com:
Mon 8th Nov - Cincinatti, Bogarts
Welcome to the second part of the HBB tour report. A strange day to open with here. We played here last year and so were familiar with the local surroundings. Not much going on, just like last time. Went for lunch with some of the Arch Enemy guys and then sound checked. The show started out good. Both Himsa and Arch Enemy did their solid sets and it was about half way through Bleeding Through's set that things started to go weird. None of the bands knew what was going on at first. The main hall lights come on mid song and the Police came in and shut the show down. Frontman Brandon got news and went onstage to explain to the fans it was going to be difficult for the show to continue as the Police had proclaimed the venue as a crime scene, due to an incident involving a bouncer and a group of fans. It sounded serious at first. Someone had been stabbed. We were half way getting ready and were instructed to leave the building and went and sat on the bus and waited it out. The rest of the night went slowly as we reluctantly got back to our normal selves without actually playing the show. We did go out and sign stuff for the few remaining fans that were waiting around in the cold. The rest, as they say, is history.
Wed 10th Nov - Myrtle Beach, House Of Blues
After an unwanted three days off, we were all dying for a show. We were parked right over the street from an Alligator park and had free entry so all took the chance to get out of the venue for an hour. The House of Blues venues are basically all the same layout. That's not a bad thing though as the standard is generally pretty high. Great backstage facilities, good size stage, decent food, hard working in house crews. And the decoration is entertainment enough. Anyways, the show was the start of a roll for the tour. Bands are now starting to get into a swing and pick up some momentum. The crowd were treated to a great show, which is our first time ever here. Our set list seems to have settled for the 'Tortured Soul Asylum' version, which we usually alternate with 'Funeral in Carpathia'.
Thu 11th Nov - Tampa, Masquerade
So, just as I previously mentioned some kind of tour momentum, Himsa and Bleeding Through broke down some 400 miles away and missed the show. We had to make a last minute call to a local band to open (Sister Kill Cycle). I managed to meet up with a long time hero, David Vincent (Ex-Morbid Angel) who came down to the venue to deliver a Dean Bass guitar for Derek of Himsa. David hung with us for a while and later came down to the show with Gen to witness what was our best show to date. Gen later took Sarah to the bar for a... Sprite? Sarah is currently on a no-smoking/no-drinking bet. Eric Rutan called in to see us but had to miss the show due to mixing commitments with the new Hate Eternal record. Bill of Immolation also showed up and it was good to see him again. We were pretty pumped up after this one and after a few days off we were beat. I had a friend come down and we had a chance to get off the bus, which is good 'cos Sarah has a fever and I don't want it. Tonight is the shortest drive of the tour, a massive 80 miles or so to Orlando.
Fri 12th Nov - Orlando, House of Blues
OK, another House of Blues, the second out of a total seven on this tour. It was good to see our friends in the supporting bands show up safe and sound. They obviously had something to prove after an unwanted day waiting around for a new bus, and both bands hit stage hard, raising the bar once again for us and Arch Enemy. Thats what we want! Bands to pick up the ball and run with it a little. They definately got the crowd 'warmed up' for us. We give as good as we get though and Dani gets into his 'Girls, throw your bras onstage' tricks again. By the end of the week we'll have a bus that resembles some kind of second hand Lingerie shop. Sarah is still ill with a bad throat and cold but is still managing to do the show. Hung with the Himsa guys for a while before we hit the bouncy road for Atlanta.
Sat 13th Nov - Atlanta, Masquerade
This show was 'unofficially' sold out. Watched Himsa play a blinder of a gig. Vocalist Johnny spent most of the time actually IN the crowd. Spent some time chatting to the Bleeding Through guys before they hit stage for their best show so far. Tonight was hot as hell due to the packed out venue. I think it was our best performance of the tour as well, putting everyone on a high for the night. I count that three solid shows in a row. We have a personal best 13 straight 'great shows', set on Ozzfest 2003. We managed to make a fetish night-club to wind down afterwards, which is rare. Had a laugh though and that helped us wind down. Aarrgghh... the Bras are taking over the bus!
Sun 14th Nov - Winston Salem, Ziggys
Once again, another sold out gig. Woke up late knowing the only thing to do today is watch NFL. This is the smallest venue of the tour but we still make it happen. Our veteran lighting guy Rich Wolfgang will not admit defeat on this tour and WILL make something happen on stage anytime, anywhere! So... I catch an amazing show by Bleeding Through, who came to destroy this venue before we even get chance. It's cold on stage though when we get out, which is an unusual sensation. The place is heaving and we play a solid set in a what I call 'the front room' setting, where Sarah and Martin have no risers so it's like playing in someone's house. I hate it but what can you do? The show rocked anyways and we survive another hair raising experience after the show to play another day.
Mon 15th Nov - Pittsburgh, The World
The city of the undead... it's Pittsburgh where George Romero made his old school zombie flicks, so 'Bub' is on the guest list (as usual) tonight. We have a late load in and no food arrives until 5pm. It's freezing cold too which means added misery. The show starts right on time though and it's the first show I miss openers Himsa as I was in desperate need of some food. Bleeding Through and Arch Enemy were as good as ever and by the time we hit stage I was feeling like I was getting a cold. Great crowd didn't seem to notice though and we had a good show. Sarah said it was her best show so far. It was like 1am when we got off stage! Cannibal Corpse guys visited us tonight. Tomorrow is a much needed day off, after 6 shows we are all pretty burnt out. Only downer is we won't get to hang with the others until Wednesday. Bra count tonight: 3
CRADLE OF FILTH has posted the following tour report on their official website, www.cradleoffilth.com:
Mon 8th Nov - Cincinatti, Bogarts
Welcome to the second part of the HBB tour report. A strange day to open with here. We played here last year and so were familiar with the local surroundings. Not much going on, just like last time. Went for lunch with some of the Arch Enemy guys and then sound checked. The show started out good. Both Himsa and Arch Enemy did their solid sets and it was about half way through Bleeding Through's set that things started to go weird. None of the bands knew what was going on at first. The main hall lights come on mid song and the Police came in and shut the show down. Frontman Brandon got news and went onstage to explain to the fans it was going to be difficult for the show to continue as the Police had proclaimed the venue as a crime scene, due to an incident involving a bouncer and a group of fans. It sounded serious at first. Someone had been stabbed. We were half way getting ready and were instructed to leave the building and went and sat on the bus and waited it out. The rest of the night went slowly as we reluctantly got back to our normal selves without actually playing the show. We did go out and sign stuff for the few remaining fans that were waiting around in the cold. The rest, as they say, is history.
Wed 10th Nov - Myrtle Beach, House Of Blues
After an unwanted three days off, we were all dying for a show. We were parked right over the street from an Alligator park and had free entry so all took the chance to get out of the venue for an hour. The House of Blues venues are basically all the same layout. That's not a bad thing though as the standard is generally pretty high. Great backstage facilities, good size stage, decent food, hard working in house crews. And the decoration is entertainment enough. Anyways, the show was the start of a roll for the tour. Bands are now starting to get into a swing and pick up some momentum. The crowd were treated to a great show, which is our first time ever here. Our set list seems to have settled for the 'Tortured Soul Asylum' version, which we usually alternate with 'Funeral in Carpathia'.
Thu 11th Nov - Tampa, Masquerade
So, just as I previously mentioned some kind of tour momentum, Himsa and Bleeding Through broke down some 400 miles away and missed the show. We had to make a last minute call to a local band to open (Sister Kill Cycle). I managed to meet up with a long time hero, David Vincent (Ex-Morbid Angel) who came down to the venue to deliver a Dean Bass guitar for Derek of Himsa. David hung with us for a while and later came down to the show with Gen to witness what was our best show to date. Gen later took Sarah to the bar for a... Sprite? Sarah is currently on a no-smoking/no-drinking bet. Eric Rutan called in to see us but had to miss the show due to mixing commitments with the new Hate Eternal record. Bill of Immolation also showed up and it was good to see him again. We were pretty pumped up after this one and after a few days off we were beat. I had a friend come down and we had a chance to get off the bus, which is good 'cos Sarah has a fever and I don't want it. Tonight is the shortest drive of the tour, a massive 80 miles or so to Orlando.
Fri 12th Nov - Orlando, House of Blues
OK, another House of Blues, the second out of a total seven on this tour. It was good to see our friends in the supporting bands show up safe and sound. They obviously had something to prove after an unwanted day waiting around for a new bus, and both bands hit stage hard, raising the bar once again for us and Arch Enemy. Thats what we want! Bands to pick up the ball and run with it a little. They definately got the crowd 'warmed up' for us. We give as good as we get though and Dani gets into his 'Girls, throw your bras onstage' tricks again. By the end of the week we'll have a bus that resembles some kind of second hand Lingerie shop. Sarah is still ill with a bad throat and cold but is still managing to do the show. Hung with the Himsa guys for a while before we hit the bouncy road for Atlanta.
Sat 13th Nov - Atlanta, Masquerade
This show was 'unofficially' sold out. Watched Himsa play a blinder of a gig. Vocalist Johnny spent most of the time actually IN the crowd. Spent some time chatting to the Bleeding Through guys before they hit stage for their best show so far. Tonight was hot as hell due to the packed out venue. I think it was our best performance of the tour as well, putting everyone on a high for the night. I count that three solid shows in a row. We have a personal best 13 straight 'great shows', set on Ozzfest 2003. We managed to make a fetish night-club to wind down afterwards, which is rare. Had a laugh though and that helped us wind down. Aarrgghh... the Bras are taking over the bus!
Sun 14th Nov - Winston Salem, Ziggys
Once again, another sold out gig. Woke up late knowing the only thing to do today is watch NFL. This is the smallest venue of the tour but we still make it happen. Our veteran lighting guy Rich Wolfgang will not admit defeat on this tour and WILL make something happen on stage anytime, anywhere! So... I catch an amazing show by Bleeding Through, who came to destroy this venue before we even get chance. It's cold on stage though when we get out, which is an unusual sensation. The place is heaving and we play a solid set in a what I call 'the front room' setting, where Sarah and Martin have no risers so it's like playing in someone's house. I hate it but what can you do? The show rocked anyways and we survive another hair raising experience after the show to play another day.
Mon 15th Nov - Pittsburgh, The World
The city of the undead... it's Pittsburgh where George Romero made his old school zombie flicks, so 'Bub' is on the guest list (as usual) tonight. We have a late load in and no food arrives until 5pm. It's freezing cold too which means added misery. The show starts right on time though and it's the first show I miss openers Himsa as I was in desperate need of some food. Bleeding Through and Arch Enemy were as good as ever and by the time we hit stage I was feeling like I was getting a cold. Great crowd didn't seem to notice though and we had a good show. Sarah said it was her best show so far. It was like 1am when we got off stage! Cannibal Corpse guys visited us tonight. Tomorrow is a much needed day off, after 6 shows we are all pretty burnt out. Only downer is we won't get to hang with the others until Wednesday. Bra count tonight: 3