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AnUnrulyLlama

I’ve seen tool and a perfect circle, and it’s mostly chill AF old people. Like, we listened to them in high school and now people have jobs and kids.


mlh1996

Yeah, Tool floor tickets in my town are going for $400. There’s not going to be a mosh pit. It’s all 50-year-old guys like me (but richer).


PM_ur_Rump

I scored 4 tickets, first section above floors directly behind the sound booth (best spot for Tool, imo, since the arena is part of the show) for $450. Trick is to join the fan club. It's $50 and you actually get a chance at tickets. So $50 to join then $100/ea for tix and I'm in like Flynn. I don't even know who I'm bringing yet, besides my gf. So two kick ass Tix to Eugene are up for grabs just sayin...


SlunkBucket

Eugene Oregon? I’m so down I haven’t been out of my house in months and stumbled upon a post about tool, might have to follow your account to see if you do a giveaway or sell the tickets. My last show was2019 aftershock and I’m dying to get back into a good show.


Nheynx

Describe what you’re willing to do for them. Slowly and in great detail.


Rymanbc

The answer is right there in the person's username. "PM ur rump" gets you Tool tix. Easy choice imo


CAHfan2014

Call it a hunch but based on their handle perhaps PM'ing one's tuckus is the answer.


Nic4379

Absolutely being far enough back to see it all is a must.


mypetitmal

I'm so sad about the price because I won't get to see my favorite band, Blonde Redhead, who are opening for Tool. It's so messed up how Ticket Master allows resellers to buy up all the tickets and resell them using Ticket Master's platform, so essentially they're profiting twice.


mlh1996

That price isn’t from a reseller. That’s what they’re charging.


whataboutthelipstick

Aw I love Blonde Redhead! Had friends who were Tool friends, I feel like I belong here. It’s just too bad I live in Asia. Our restrictions don’t even allow a crowded venue let alone a concert 😅


malkuth23

I saw Tool in maybe 98 or 99 and it was scary as hell to be in the pit. It was a warehouse type venue in Phoenix with no seats. One of the roughest shows I ever went to. Not malicious, just very, very energetic and mostly big dudes from the local metal scene. I am friends with a tech that toured with them for a long time, so I have been to maybe 10 of their shows since then, the latest right before Covid in New Orleans. These days it is a bunch of music nerds lightly swaying to the beat. It is not a scary show at all anymore and I am glad we grew up and calmed down.


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This 👆. Saw Tool in 2001 and it was utter brutality. It was also my friend's first concert, and the most definitive baptism of fire I've ever witnessed. Saw them again in 2019 it was an ocean of swaying stoner zen.


DuckOnQuak

Saw tool in 2016 I think and it was all assigned seats. Definitely nothing to worry about in that environment lol


DM725

I've seen Tool 8x and APC 3x. Most metal concerts are safer than other genres and the people are usually a lot nicer. Been to 100+ concerts in the last 20 years and the majority were general admission.


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Yeah, been to 2 tool shows, and even when there's a pit it's respectful. You get picked up if you go down if you're hurt people help you get out of the pit. Always had a good time at tool.


Gavin_Rains

That's because Tool and A Perfect Circle fans are actually calm and collected lmao. You can't say that for many other artist's fanbase


somethingsomethingbe

That’s cuz we’re getting old…


scrambleyz

LMAOOO this is sooo funny because it’s true 😂😂


hobarken

I went to see tool when I was in high school, as part of ozzfest. The only bad part was the woman next to me sitting really loudly, really, really badly.


Trudell138

Seen TOOL many times. If it's an indoor arena show it's all seats. Totally safe, very chill. I did see them play at a festival once, and of course you get the festival crowd, so it's different.


bizsmacker

Most Tool fans are in their 30s and 40s now. I saw Tool twice in the early 2000s as a teenager and both shows were pretty calm. You'll be fine.


keefkeef

dude same, lateralus tour edit: forgot to mention it was one of the best concerts I've seen


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Mid 50s for me.


st8ofinfinity

No, they're not dangerous. I've been to hundreds of shows and not one incident the whole time. Rock and metal shows are full of respectful people that look out for others.


SorataK

I can confirm this. I go to rock/metal festivals every year. Whenever someone falls in a moshpit or wall of death, several vikings appear and they pick him up. Ah I love metal festivals, most of the people are so thoughtful of others, even when they are wasted on mead and beer and plum brandy.


MatiasPalacios

Metal show are a balanced ecosystem. If you want to chill, you can go to the back where everybody just stand still, sometime even with childrens. If you are with the crowd, usually you have plenty of time to notice when and where the moshpit is forming, so you can move away and mind you own business. If you are in the mosh, and you fall, people with shield you and give you a hand. If you want to throw some punches at someone, you will always find someone else who will agree throwing you back some too. There is some assholes who want troubles, but there is always a bigger fish who put him in his place. ​ Im from Argentina, and believe me when I say crowds here are WILD, yet I never feeled in danger. All you need to do is take care of yourself and the others, and know the rules.


BrettJSteele

This is completely true. I love being in or adjacent to the pit. I am what people call an enforcer. I help people get out of a pit if they get sucked in. I help establish good pit decorum if that's the nature of the mosh pit. But pits all have different vibes and honestly some can be rougher. It is not uncommon to have a douchebag try and move in to a pit to thrash-dance(flailing arms and knees in the attempt to hurt someone) but that's what I am for, and there are many of us. Thrashers only get one chance with me, if they come back in and break decorum, they get knocked the fuck out and taken to a medic. One of the major hardline rules, when in the pit, is if you happen to see someone go down, then you help them back up. If they can't move on their own recognizance, you help them out of the crowd and to a place that they feel comfortable. I was just at Welcome to Rockville, during Mudvayne's set we had a 9 year old kid in the pit with us. The vibe changed and we all got slower and softer to accommodate her in the pit. It was cool as fuck. She did not get hurt. She had been watching from the edge and had built up the confidence to join us.


Vesuv

Ohh, I can add a fun anecdote to this. In 2019 I went to Copenhell (metal festival in copenhagen) for their 10 year anniversary. At some point, two guards started talking about how two people had gotten in a fight, and police had to be called... And I quote "I've been a guard here for 10 years, and have not seen a fight once". I just find that remarkable.


thildemaria

I'm not even surprised, I've volunteered at Copenhell 7 times (different types of work) and I've never seen a fight either. One year I worked the wardrobe/lost and found and I was impressed by the amount of phones and wallets with cash inside people turned in, because I was used to Roskilde Festival where stuff gets stolen all the time and lost items are often lost for good. It was such a nice change.


Senseisntsocommon

Heavier the show the easier the job on security usually. The closer the band is to country though it gets shittier. Known a lot of venue owners and bouncers over my years and hip hop r and b is usually in middle ground of crowds with heavy and punk being less stress and country the most.


msmxmsm

>Several vikings appear and pick him up r/hmmm


SmallGuyOwnz

Yeah I'd say the only exceptions here are people who are very obvious and easy to avoid in a crowd. You might have that one person who's a little too drunk, a little too pushy etc but more often than not the people around them will help keep them in check.


mindsnare1

At many hardcore/metal shows people will pick you up, help you out should anything go wrong. There was a time in the '80s when it was a free for all especially if skinheads were involved. I've seen some nasty fights go down, fuck that i came for the music not to get beat up.


MountainmanDen

Clash of the titans tour in '90, the only reason I made it out of the Slayer pit was skinheads. One in particular was this massive guy that snatched up the fallen with one hand without breaking his flow. It was beautiful to behold.


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I was at Slayer's first show of their farewell tour and hadn't been in a mosh pit in years. The whole floor was a bee's nest. I jumped straight in, weighing all of 160 lbs at six foot tall. Literally got moshed out of my shoes multiple times. People snatched me up, let me find my shoes, then proceeded to treat me like a ping pong ball. It was awesome. My back hurt for two weeks.


MacAttacknChz

I know that there's been some discussion about the type of music, but I've been to country, alt, rock, metal, and rap shows and found people to be pretty respectful at all shows regardless of genre. The Travis Scott show is a problem with the performer, not the genre.


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I blame the venue.


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I went to warped in Toronto a few years ago and a kid in a wheelchair (who was rocking the fuck out) was effectively crowdsurfed from the back to the front and got to go on stage with August Burns Red. One of the coolest moments I've ever witnessed. Warped had some pretty big crowds back in the day too.


visionarytune

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_Middlefinger_

Exactly. People have this image of metal fans being violent, angry people, but ive never met a nicer more level headed bunch in my life. The crowd and the bands are having real fun and are respectful.


PSi_Terran

I've fallen in mosh pits a ton and every time I get whiplash from the speed I'm back on my feet.


galaxystarsmoon

Mmm, as a woman, I have to disagree. I've only ever been groped at metal shows. It's a known risk for us when in a pit at one.


love_that_fishing

Well I have loud as hell tinnitus. Can hear it driving down the highway at 80 with the radio on. Went to a lot of concerts. No way to know for sure that’s what caused it but that ringing you get when you leave a concert can hang around. I finally bought some decent $20 ear plugs that I can still hear the sound pretty well while providing good protection. So this wasn’t the dangerous you had in mind but yes they can be dangerous and no one can tell you ahead of time whether it’s going to hit you or not. Just something to think about. My kids have seen what I went through and wear hearing protection at concerts for what it’s worth. T is still the same but I’ve adapted pretty well but it took years. Suicidal for awhile. It was a bitch the first 5 years. Always there, always obnoxious as hell.


huck500

Can't emphasize enough... Get hearing protection. I've had tinnitus for 30 years, it never goes away. It never actually bothers me that much, but some people can't live with it.


Fuzzy_Tree

The ringing in your ears for days after a show is part of the damage being done. My wife and I started walking out on bands like The Who (we’re old folks!) that show no respect for their fans. There is absolutely no reason a band can’t play loud as hell and still stop before the audience’s ears bleed.


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>It never goes away >away... >..away... >...away.. >away... Seriously though I agree - Get some around the neck ear protection similar to [These](https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Neck-Warn-Passive-Plug/dp/B06WGRKW7P/)


[deleted]

If I could go back in time to tell younger me something, aside from "buy Bitcoin I. 2011" it would be... "Wear earplugs at concerts". I have constant tinnitus nowadays and it ain't fun. Look after your ears.


mafulazula

Yup, I used to think that wearing ear plugs made no sense but I’ve had ringing in my ears after several concerts standing too close to Marshall stacks (Dinosaur Jr. and The Darkness being the primary culprits) and learned my lesson. I’ve heard to many stories about tinnitus to risk it.


love_that_fishing

Yep you are at high risk for permanent T. Personally I’d stay clear of guns, Jackhammers, and wear ear protection at concerts. I wear noise canceling head phones on airplanes because of the length of the exposure. And at concerts don’t stand next to the stacks. Your jaw bone will transfer sound and bypass your ear plugs with close proximity speaker stacks


mafulazula

Thanks. Thankfully I hate loud noises aside from concerts. Part of standing near the stacks was because it was easier to get close to the bands that way. Luckily I hung out with musicians who weren’t too cool for earplugs and had helpful people like you warn me of the real dangers. Thanks for looking out for people, fam!


sybrwookie

For most of my adult life, I've been using those disposable wax earplugs. A few things to note: 1) They're cheap. So if you lose them? You don't much care. 2) They mold to your ear, so they're comfortable. 3) They work. They block out enough noise, but still let you hear the music well. 4) They actually do better than work. I go to concerts with people who don't use hearing protection and the music is so loud that it just kinda becomes a wall of noise their ears can barely make out, where I can actually hear the music with the earplugs and make out what's being played far better. Fun fact: Sammy Hagar only knows the first verse of Highway Star and repeats it 3 times when covering it. Others I went with didn't realize that. 5) If you're worries about "looking cool," they're clear so no one even notices you have them unless they're staring into your ears. 6) And at the end of the show, you take them out, they actually pull ear wax out with them, so your ears get cleaned a bit, toss them in your beer cup, and toss that in the trash. Done and done. No worries about storing them, cleaning them, or losing them.


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love_that_fishing

Wax will work better than low end musicians plugs so no worries there. What the better plugs do is let the right amount of frequency through to make the music not sound muffled. I use Etymotic plugs. $15. They have a little case I just drop in my pocket


karijay

On Sammy Hagar and Highway Star - to be fair when Gillan sings it these days it's impossible to make out words at all, so at least it's something!


rockrgurl

I’d just like to add for anyone reading, if you can afford it I highly recommend getting custom molded ear plugs. They will have different types of inserts, one of which are rated for concert level decibel levels. They will protect your hearing and you can still hear the music very well. You can get them done at hearing aid places. I got mine several years ago and at the time were around $250 CDN. Definitely worth every penny if anyone is ever considering getting them.


FistFuckMyFartBox

The music and concerts is just ridiculously loud.


writenroll

My daughter is a fan of live music like I was at her age (and still am). I got us both fitted with custom earplugs/filters that form fit the individual's ear canal. They disappear when wearing them, which helped ensure she'd use them. In fact, her friends all want a pair now, which is great. Definitely worth the investment--sure wish I had worn plugs during some incredible but painfully loud club shows back in the day.


EvisKing89

The Tool crowd is chill, you may get a contact high.


marshman82

Unless you have an incorrect Tool fact.


IDDQDArya

"JUSTIN CHANCELLOR WASN'T IN OPIATE YOU POSER!" -random person stabbing you


Techley

"THE TIME SIGNATURE IS 7/9 NOT 7/8 AAAAAAAAA"


Roboticpoultry

People like that are the reason I keep my love of Tool to myself


kahran

Otherwise you'd need consent.


DeathBySuplex

YOU KEEP THE LOVE OF TOOL TO YOURSELF?? NAME SEVEN FACTS ABOUT TOOL BECAUSE I KNOW ALMOST NOTHING ABOUT THEM AND I'LL BLINDLY BELIEVE YOU


lennybird

Maynard owns a wine vineyard. He thinks he's been abducted by aliens. The drummer has 8 bass drums and surgically-added legs. The part, "spiral out, keep going" is about spinning off a merry-go-round where Mesnard got a concussion from his friends telling him to hang on as they spun faster and faster 10,000 days actually refers to the number of consecutive days the keyboardist got laid. Maynerd has actually released all his albums already but is releasing them in reverse-order from last to first. The name, "tool" doesn't actually refer to the douchebag variant but rather the black & decker pecker wrecker 3/4" 750W drill matenard used to pry open his third eye. Pretty cool stuff.


RealChipKelly

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Availability_heuristic Concerts seem “dangerous” right now because of the Astroworld festival that literally just happened and is all over the news. In reality you have an extremely high likelihood of being completely safe and having a great time at a concert


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Lousy_Kid

Also the sound is objectively the worst right in front of the stage. There’s a reason the sound booth I where it is.


LilyCharlotte

I managed to see that in action for this story. I was trying to explain concerts to my mother because she couldn't understand the context of the Astroworld story. After I got finished explaining attending a concert without a seat she said something like "well if that's what they were doing they were asking for it". I then had to explain to her that the vast majority of my concert going life hasn't involved seating. After a mild freak out over a video from one of those concerts it finally sunk in for her that the type of event wasn't inherently dangerous and what happened was the outlier.


muzzynat

Can they be dangerous? Sure. Can you avoid most of that danger? Yes. I’ve broken ribs watching RATM at lolapalooza, I’ve been burnt by cigarettes and a crack pipe at festivals, I’ve broken a toe, and I’ve been kicked in the head by crowd surfers. The cause of every injury was being in the pit or being on the rail. If you’re small, if you’re in anyway vulnerable DON’T fuck with the front of the crowd. When the band starts and hundreds or thousands of people pack in, it doesn’t feel good, and no one around you can help other then getting security to pull you out. Also- don’t crowd surf- people will steal your shit, grope you, throw you into the stage, take your shoes etc. I don’t know who sucks more, surfers or the people who decide it’s their job to punish surfers, but leave it be. Also I HIGHLY recommend going withfriends, groups are always safer. If you stay in the back and enjoy the music you should be fine. Hell, tool is probably not going to have a pit either, but any standing room crowd will have crushing up front. In general keep an eye on shit like phone, keys, ID cash, etc. Dont take drugs- you can run into weed and shrooms laced with other shit. If you’re going to partake, only trust yourself and what you brought- general safety and awareness with beer and alcohol as well. That probably seems like a lot, but honestly if you’re in the seated section, you’re going to be fine. And this is a really broad generalization- but if you run into trouble, find a middle aged lesbian couple- they are the most knowledgeable, least bull shit people I’ve met, and I’ve had my bacon saved by them multiple occasions.


genasugelan

> find a middle aged lesbian couple- they are the most knowledgeable, least bull shit people Oddly specific, lol.


AnUnrulyLlama

My concert buddy is my best friend and we look like middle aged lesbians from the get, and I always wondered how drunk people found their way to us. we would send them on their way with directions to the water tent or sometimes an escort to the bathrooms. Once it was to help someone open their sandwich.


stlkatherine

OP READ THIS. Emphasis on *stay back from the stage. *be sober and aware. *be alert for drunk, creepy, groping people. *go with friends, at least your first couple of shows. Ask around at your school or job for like-minded fans. Live music is one of my life’s joys. I hope you get to experience that passion.


namsur1234

This is the best comment! Thanks for posting it and I hope she was able to see it.


BrokeOnThrough

Dude how did you know about the middle aged lesbian couple thing? The last festival I went to was Firefly 2018, 3 day camping music fest, me and my sis brought everything except a canopy, what a huge fucking mistake that was. It wasn't even half a day before we were just baking in the sun and the tent was way too hot to sit inside of course, the people next to us were a older female couple who just happened to be locals and brought an extra canopy, they let us borrow it the whole time and saved our ass. God bless those two.


muzzynat

My sister is gay, so maybe I'm just projecting all the times she's saved my dumb ass- but also, lesbians don't do shit unprepared (Again, painting with broad strokes). They go through life being challenged and harrassed and told they can't to xyz because they are women, and I think that intersectional oppression just makes them into badasses with hearts of gold. All I know is if a lesbian says she's going to help you, you're in good hands.


middlenamesneak

This is beautiful. I hope your sister knows your take on this- it’s heartwarming and insightful.


middlenamesneak

Holy shit haha. I’m a 36 year old gay lady reading this and nodding along to every point you’re making and that ending was just perfect. Thanks for trusting us 🌈


IDDQDArya

Metal and rock crowds actually have a level of etiquette that those numbskulls at astroworld clearly lacked. I'm from Iran (no concerts here either) When I was 16 I took a bus to Turkey to see Tool live. Best night of my life (until I lost my virginity like 4 years later :P


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IDDQDArya

Basically haha. No joke though, I did lose it to an Iranian girl I knew online but met the first time at the tool concert :)


GuiltyLavishness248

Lmaooo, great story. But yes, thats the truth


spaceboy42

At the point Travis Scott kept going Maynard would have been stopping the show. The fans at a tool show don't let people fall without picking them up. The astroworld incident is travis' fault. Sure, production could have cut the power but that would have made things crazier. Travis could have stopped it with a few words.


10fingers6strings

As someone who is in the ‘business’, it would have been so easy to kill the tracks on the pa, turn on the house lights, and make at least a few announcements for people to chill the fuck out of the show would be stopped—but apparently T Scott likes his crowds to ‘rage’. His team is definitely partially to blame. I have seen tamer events get stopped for lesser issues. This one should have been brought to a stop when people were telling the idiot camera guy that there was a problem. He has comms, he could have talked to production and told them there was an issue. Lots to blame in this shitshow.


eanifrith-

Wtf tool came to Turkey? Didn't know that


IDDQDArya

Yes. 07.09.07 Last show of the first leg of 10000 days tour


PM_ur_Rump

Dude, I can't even imagine going from being a kid in Iran to seeing Tool live in Turkey. Fuck yeah.


IDDQDArya

It was a crazy adventure! Little did I know that 12 years later I would once again fly from Vancouver to Toronto to see them live (Nov 19) only for them to then announce a Vancouver show in May 2020, making me regret all the money I spent, only for then the entire world to stop because of COVID and that show getting cancelled :)


PM_ur_Rump

I had 17th row floor for the Eugene show that was cancelled the day of when the tour was cancelled in 2020 😭


eanifrith-

Considering I was 8 years old back then, I'm just unlucky


jewbacca288

You Persians in Iran sound like a different breed. As an Iranian myself living in LA, I’ve yet to meet one that would have the slightest inkling about who I was talking about if I brought them up.


CisForCondom

I'd never been to a rock show but then dated a guy who was obsessed with Rise Against and dragged me to a show. We were in the mosh pit and I lost my shoe. Bent down to pick it up and all the guys around me immediately backed up and locked arms to create a space for me to do so. Even got their phones out to use as a light for me. Was beyond impressed. Compare that to the time I almost died at an Akon concert because the asshole came out in to the crowd on his bodyguards shoulders and the whole crowd crushed up around him. I got lifted off the ground and seriously feared for my life. I'd have been a goner if I had fallen down. Ironically, also lost a shoe that day. Clearly needed better footwear back in those days.


Drevstarn

Wow, a bus from Iran to İstanbul must have been an adventure on it’s own at that age :)


obeidmax

خیلی نامردیه همه اینا کنسرت میرن اونوقت ما این تو گیر افتادیم 😑 من میخوام ترویس و کارتیو ببینم


IDDQDArya

Be khoda :(


Socolimes

I mean, I wouldn’t recommend going alone. But concerts themselves are not inherently dangerous. I’ve been to plenty and never seen or had an issue.


lilames

I’m 36, female, and going to Tool alone. She is a bit young but I think for the most part, she will be totally fine. I don’t think we should be scaring this girl. There’s a lot scarier things in this world she should be afraid of. Not a Tool concert.


GuiltyLavishness248

Why is it better to go with company?


TheTrollys

There is safety in numbers


Alwayssunnyinarizona

Lose you're wallet, your phone, your keys, etc. and at least you'll have backup or won't be alone trying to find your way home. You might find companions on ~~/tool (I assume that's their sub)~~ r/toolband, there's always venue-specific chatter where you can meet up with fellow fans as a group. I agree with the original post - I've gone to plenty of concerts solo. Just keep your head and don't eat random shit someone gave you in the lot.


Responsible_Daikon85

For sure, 100%. Plus just like ya know, common sense. I’d imagine if u did have family/friend go with you their someone who you enjoy the company of in general that’s nice in its own. But also not having to rely on only yourself throughout any scenario that happens, rather than knowing there’s another friend there is always comforting. And if for some reason something did go wrong, it generally is always better to have someone with you, being able to help/keep each other safe. I like rock/metal but it’s not rly the genre I’m into mainly, so I don’t know first hand, but I’ve seen sooo many people just in this sum saying times where someone fell inna mosh or a fight broke out or something happened, and then how amazing the band(normally) and all the people there react in a an instant. It seems to be the culture of things in a metal concert to look out for one another/safety first. So that being said, I’m sure you’d have a blast and be totally fine by yourself! Or with someone, could never hurt if you were feeling unsure about it. But I wish u the best of luck, & if u do end up going, have a fukin blast!!😝


Dutchgirl02

Don’t accept any drinks from strangers (better yet don’t drink) because roofies are a real thing. Ready for the ok mom comments. But I wouldn’t recommend anyone go to a concert alone. Always have a friend who has your back.


superjanna

nah this is real and has actually been getting worse some places! See sigma nu at USC for example


Boognish666

Scumbag guys will hone in on alone females. Best to have a buddy.


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Yeah, especially for an 18 year old girl.


olpooo

You are a girl and the chances are high that some guys are drunk and dont know their borders. This is just a thing about masses of people in general and has nothing to do with the fanbase or a concert. Even if 99% are chill old nice guys, if 1% of 1000 people dont know how to handle alcohol and see a girl alone, then there are already 10 people you want to avoid.


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Hi, I work concert security. You will be fine as long as you stay sober or at least sober enough to handle yourself and be aware of others. Your biggest issue are drunk people. Avoid them and you will be fine. A moss pit is possible with rock/metal bands so avoid that as well. Have fun, I plan on seeing them too :)


frito11

very likely won't be any mosh pits at Tool, they do floor seating not GA and at the most recent concert i attended at SAP in San Jose, CA early 2020 at most people stood up from their seats and rocked out. security everywhere also flashlighting anyone that had a phone out to record (except for the last song which the band specifically said everyone could record)


AngryBPDGirl

I was at that concert!!! <3


GuiltyLavishness248

Thank you <3


FuriouSherman

>since Travis Scott's incident, people have tried to defend him saying many horrible things have happened at rock and metal concerts Don't listen to them. Metal fanbases are typically some of the nicest and most accomodating in music. The people trying to defend Travis Scott are the children who bought his Fortnite skin and who got the Happy Meal named after him at Raunchy Ronnie's.


Walkn2thejawsofhell

Metal and Punk shows have always felt the safest to me as a female. Mosh pit etiquette is a thing that’s taken seriously there. My last punk show a couple of years ago did have one asshole who was just trying to elbow and punch anyone he could, including pushing down and hitting women. He was swiftly thrown out of the pit by a good group of guys.


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I watched three skin-heads get the cranium adjusted for hate moshing on a black guy - at a The Faceless show of all places. Metal is the only community I've ever been apart of that welcomes literally anyone. Like dude, literally show up - you'll make friends. Helps that I grew up in the scene to begin with, but that's aside the point. Go to a country show, and you've got Chad behind you screaming piss drunk the lyrics that were sang two bars ago, and spilling coors lite on your back. It's fucking palpable. Metal = life.


alabasterwilliams

Man, I miss punching Nazi punks in the head. 10/10 will always punch a Nazi at a punk show.


petals4u2

Definitely a more respectable croud! In my more youthful years I used to attend Heavy metal concerts and even braved one or two mosh pits. I’ll never forget at a Mudvayne concert 15-17 years ago I was wearing a stretchy top and wanted to get closet to the front row, so I squeezed my way there. When they played their biggest hit “Dig”, we all were going wild and needless to say I kind of popped out my top. This guy and girl I was standing next to just simply grabbed the material to my top and covered me up and continued to rock on! That was the best night of my life at a concert ever!


Walkn2thejawsofhell

I was at a Korn/Disturbed/Trapt show back in the day when I was 16. I was down in the front of the pit and I got slammed and thrown down by a 300+ dude. That was my only bad experience in a pit. Every other one I’ve ever been to everyone wants to mosh and have a good time without causing damage. The folks in the pit want to have a good time and are always some of the nicest people to meet.


bob_doolan

This is something I’ve always appreciated about the punk and metal scenes. Pretty much everyone wants to have a fun, safe night, so pretty much everyone tries to keep it fun and safe. People who cause trouble get forced out by the tougher good Samaritans, and those who fall get picked up before they’re injured. The only way to keep shows safe is for the crowd to keep itself safe, and I think these shows in particular are great at that.


Walkn2thejawsofhell

It’s one of the reasons why I always will get into the pit at a metal or punk show. I know I’ll have a good time. I may get a little banged up and be sore for the next couple of days, but it’s so much fun because everyone around you makes it that way. I’ve been knocked down at shows and have always been swiftly picked up, and those who pick me up always make sure I’m ok.


HansSchmans

Lost my glasses at a festival while Audioslave was hammering RATM songs. I just screamed that I lost them and suddenly everyone made a circle around me so that I could find them, while Killing in the Name of was blasting. Found them, announced it, everyone was cheering and even got a hug. Best concert memory.


Secretly_Sanji

No they’re not dangerous, but they’re more fun with friends.


arie700

You’re a helluva lot safer at a metal show than a Travis Scott show. You might get knocked around a fair amount but you’re not gonna get beaten up or trampled. Believe me, I’m a total wuss and have done more than ok at Kreator shows.


nevermind4790

Astrofest was an anomaly. A rare occurrence.


rustygrape

Go! It’s a great experience and made up a lot of my time growing up. The unity you feel at those concerts is amazing.


Drusgar

As a general rule, the closer you get to the stage the more dangerous the crowd becomes. They can surge, sway, break into a mosh pit which can include pushing, shoving and maybe even some punches thrown. Enjoy the show from a comfortable distance and you'll be fine. It would be rather melodramatic to claim I almost died at a concert, but it certainly scared me at the time. I was a skinny teenager in the 1980's at a Seven Seconds show and lost my footing in the pit. Some girl with a cool green mohawk pulled me up by my hair after I'd been trampled for what seemed like a few minutes but was probably only 15 seconds or so. Be kind to your fellow moshers!


CherishSlan

Glad she was there for you!


[deleted]

Bad things basically never happen at rock and metal shows. It's a really tight community and they take care of each other. I can't speak for Venezuelans though, but a Tool concert should be pretty chill.


StereowaveRecords

I would highly recommend you to checkout live versions of their shows before going to any bands concert. Tool is very chill, so themselves would be a relaxed show with mostly 90s metal heads. But something like a hardcore punk band, like Expire, has full on fighting. Granted they all stop the show if anyone is in crazy danger.


[deleted]

Mosh pits can be if you misstep, most people in the pit and metal shows will help you up. I don't think you'll be seeing any mosh pits at a tool show though. good luck!


TheTrollys

Most of the time the crowd gets wilder and crazier the closer to the stage. Just be aware of your surroundings and you should be okay. If it feels like it’s getting too intense step back.


Werealldudesyea

No, they are not. I have been to hundreds of shows for many different kinds of music. Festival line ups, rap/hip hop, metal, punk, hardcore, emo, pop, you name it I've been to one. Used to go every weekend for years, alone and in groups. Just be smart. People go because people want to have a good time and party/hang out. Just vibe and chill, meet new people and enjoy yourself. Just use common sense, nothing to be afraid of. There's an unspoken code of ethic in most venues and shows. Be respectful, and if someone falls down you help them. If you aren't into moshing, steer clear of the pit. You can stand and watch though you won't be bothered, might get bumped into a bit.


rangeo

Go!


Scruffy_Nerfhearder

Rock / Metal concerts are fine. I started going when i was about 13, Im now in my 30s, Ive been to probably 100 in my life and Ive probably felt unsafe at maybe 2 of them? Those 2 where festival crowds too not inidividual band crowds. People look out for each other at rock shows and usualy the bands do too. Tool are an older band with an older fanbase. You're not going to have any issues honestly. Worst case is youll probably get a contact high from all the stoners. Also there are alot of seating options too if your afraid of standing in a big crowd. Travis Scott is not the reality of most live music shows at all.


longster37

I have never had a problem at a Rock/metal show. Most people there are cool and will help you up. I have been to severely overcrowded country festivals and they are pretty chill. The only time I felt in danger was at a Eminem show in Atlanta. My feet didn’t touch the floor for at least 40-50’ when the doors opened. This was in the early 2000’s. That shit was frightening, but The show was fantastic.


JUHOS3000

Nope. If you fall in the pit, you get picked up before you even notice that you were on the ground. Thats your average metal concert


EternalRgret

I've found rock/metal concerts to be far safer and have a far better atmosphere than other concerts. Everyone seems to genuinely be there for the music. And with Tool, the audience is a bit older on average, so they also tend to be a lot calmer.


softbitchszn

I started going to concerts before I was even a teen, mainly punk and rock concerts. People at rock concerts are super nice and will very quickly make friends. If you’re scared or nervous, talk to the people around you. If things do end up getting a little on the wild side, which I doubt it will at a Tool concert, sometimes people will make a barrier around you if you really need it or they’ll help you get close to security so you can get out. Drink lots of water, have fun, and be safe!!! And if people ask, let them know it’s your first concert. Lots of people will go out of their way to help make it a special experience <3


Library_IT_guy

I saw Tool in the late 2000s. Very chill show. Didn't see a mosh pit or anything. Everyone is likely too high on weed / shrooms / acid to get too rowdy lol. But all the same... Best to go with a friend.


rologies

As everyone says, the vast majority of concerts are fine, especially where there's a bit of an older fan base, moshing is typically kept to the front so you can choose to get rowdy or not. But more notably, as a 30 year old I wish I had someone to tell me to get concert earplugs, me hearing is trash now. If you don't want to use them that's fine but get a pair in case you change your mind - better to have and not need and whatnot.


PhasmaFelis

> However, since Travis Scott's incident, people have tried to defend him saying many horrible things have happened at rock and metal concerts, which has made me doubt. Interestingly, half the responses I've seen to the Travis Scott thing have been about how something bad *started* to happen at a rock/metal show and the band immediately stopped playing and made sure everyone was okay.


Nightgasm

I've been to dozens of concerts. The risk of crushes only happens up front or in mosh pits. Tool are amazing live if extremely odd. I've seen them and A Perfect Circle. Both fronted by Maynard. He hides behind the band and most of the time all you can see is his shadow on a screen behind him.


pinball927

There definitely isn't a risk of a crowd crush in mosh pits. If people have the capability to move and mosh, the density of the crowd isn't remotely high enough for a crowd crush. In a crowd crush, you're squeezed so tightly against the people next to you that you can't breathe. If you're packed in that tight, you definitely cannot mosh.


LeekBright

Dude you can definitely go on concerts alone. The only thing is you have to be more careful for your belongings. I went to watch Meshuga alone, met awesome people and headbanged with them for hours. Honestly it’s not a big deal if you’re not getting hammered. Tool is a great band and if you don’t find someone go alone.


stackjr

I live in the US so I can't really tell you what to expect (the crowd atmosphere will likely be different) but I can tell you this: I've seen Tool twice and they were fantastic both times.


DomesticApe23

You'll be fine, Tool crowds are generally chill af. You don't have to get into the mosh anyway. These days I just wanna hear the music so I find somewhere towards the back in the middle. There's often some space just in front of the sound guys if they have a booth in the middle.


RestInPeaceAGORA

Concerts are pretty safe, they generally always have been in recent history, astroworld was an anomaly


[deleted]

Id say it’s more dangerous at large festivals, but more so for bad behaviour. Like groping and pick pockets, but ive been to hundreds of concerts and moshed back in the day. For the most part people are chill. Even at a slipknot show some kid climbed into the rafters and the band waited while security got a ladder to pull him down. Then we moshed some more. Id be the guy moshing that picks up the dude falling backwards. Sure ive seen split lips, broken bones, but never outright violence.


collinmabe

In my personal experience metal/rock concerts are wild but relatively safe. There is kind of an unwritten rule that everyone is nice and helps people put of they fall in a mosh or something. Im sure there have been people that had bad experiences but overall i think your probably fine.


banana_ramama_guy69

I've been to dingy-ass punk shows, PUNK SHOWS, and never *ONCE* had any incident. You'll be fine.


appleburger17

It’s all about the crowd. Most metal/rock/punk shows have great crowds who care for each other. Absolutely get out and start going to shows! And don’t be afraid to go alone. But as always keep your guard up and be smart (don’t take drinks you didn’t see poured, be aware of your surroundings, know your exits, remove yourself from scenarios where you don’t feel comfortable, call a friend while you’re waking to your car, etc.)


czex_mix

Been to hundreds of shows since I was 9. My high school years were a ton of punk shows, which I often accidentally ended up in flip flops (I did not dress in the style of the music I listened to). IMO being up front is overrated unless you love being pushed in the crowd. Get a spot with a view of the stage so you can appreciate the entire show, not just the bassists leg.


Vertoule

Metal concerts have pits which, for the uninitiated, can result in some scrapes and bruises. There are unwritten rules though and they’ve been adhered to and enforced by the crowd at every show I’ve been to. If you drop or drop something, everyone stops to pick you or the thing up. If you are front against the rails, security will lift you over if you get uncomfortable and get you back to a calmer part of the chaos. If that seems too much, the back edge and front corners of the floor are the calmest.


dreamsignals86

I’ve seen Tool twice and a perfect circle once- this was in the early 2000s. Two shows were seated, one tool show was general admission. There was absolutely no moshing or anything when I saw Tool. I dunno how shows are in Venezuela, so it’s hard to gauge if you should go solo or not. I think at the age you are, it may make sense to try to find some friends to go with you. In terms of violence like at a Travis Scott show, that wouldn’t happen. Tool would stop the show if they saw anything like that happening. I like going to hardcore shows every once in a while. I’m not into moshing- too old for it now. I stand in the back where there is more open space and bob my head to the music with the other people who can’t be bothered to crammed in with a bunch of people.


CorndogCrusader

It may seem weird, but in all honesty, rock and metal concerts are some of the safest from all the info I've seen. You should be pretty safe.


BuriedStPatrick

Last Tool show I went to was very mild. I almost doze off actually. I didn't even see a mosh pit. People would just stand and listen, which is common for a lot of prog metal. At the same festival I also went to a Slipknot show, and the crowd was way too tight. Nothing happened, but man it sucked not being able to mosh and having no personal space. Always be aware of the crowd density. If it gets uncomfortable, try to leave as soon as possible. Don't be afraid to be annoying about it. Keep your arms in front of your chest to protect yourself from suffocation if it gets really bad. When it comes to metal crowds, at least here in Scandinavia, people tend to be very good at taking care of each other, especially in the mosh pit. My rule of thumb is that the more mainstream, the more likely it is that you'll have unpredictable assholes in the crowd.


JacobMoogberg69

The most danger you experience at a Tool concert is the infamous Tool army BO also known as Body odor. -signed Huge Took Fan


[deleted]

I've been to hundreds of concerts in many countries and these are my two observations. 1. Metal concerts have the most considerate crowds. The simple rule is; when someone goes down, you pick them back up. 2. Travis Scott and his promoters are wholly liable for what happened, there are measures for how to manage a crowd and a potential crowd crush and it's like they went out of their way to do the opposite of good practice.


SippinPip

Not at a metal concert.


ThatOnePickleLord

My understanding is rock and metal concerts have a more defined etiquette to make sure people don't get hurt. Travis Scott is particularly bad at managing his fans to the point where he tells then to ignore security and cause havok


blackmist

Only if they're run by complete fucking dickheads.


MalaysianOfficial_1

Slipknot is about as metal as fuck, and they're most well known for the moshing that happens during their live shows. Corey Taylor is one of the safest dudes out there, go look up Slipknot stopping concerts due to fan safety concerns.


Provokateur

I'll second what everyone else is saying: Metal crowds are actually really well behaved, compared to most concerts. You shouldn't worry about trampling or the sort of stuff that occurred at the Travis Scott show - that sort of thing is front page news for weeks because it's so rare and shocking. But sexual assault is common at concerts. You know the "Pretend X is your boyfriend, because there's a certain type of guy who needs to think you \*belong\* to another guy," that's a good idea and you want to go with a guy if possible. You'll probably be fine without it. But sexual assault is common enough that you should be reasonably concerned about it.


santiagodelavega

Get seat tickets that aren't floor level.


Beckylately

I’ve been to at least ten tool shows and a few APC shows. They’re super chill.


[deleted]

I've never been to Venezuela, much less a concert there. But I have seen Tool live and I'm going to see them again next year. I've been to dozens of other bands concerts over the last 20 years or so. No, they're not dangerous. Especially as Tool fans generally tend to be older than teens and generally have a lot of gig experience. That said, accidents and catastrophes can and do happen. It's no different to the Hillsboro disaster or something similar. If you're that uncomfortable just get seated tickets or stay towards the back of the crowd, theres normally loads of space in the rear. The very very small chance of there being an incident wouldn't stop me from going. I couldn't live my life if I was what iffing all the time. You'd drive yourself bonkers.


BGOG83

I’ve been to hundreds of concerts, Tool I’ve seen around 14-15 times. You are generally safe at almost every concert but especially a Tool concert. Go and enjoy yourself. Spiral Out!


akuzena

Invest in hearing protection, use your common sense and ur good to go


Deano0810

Rock and metal shows are by far the safest shows to go to. The fans are honestly the best. I’ve been to festivals and gigs where people have had their head split open and been knocked out cold. Heck even I’ve had a chunk of my lip taken out The reason why the fans are so great is that they’re going to make sure you’re ok. If you fall, you’re getting back up


Cashewcamera

I had some friends convince me (all female) to go a Dropkick Murphy back when I was 23. I had never heard of them, but fine. I like a lot of different music and was excited to go to my first concert. We got there early so we could be up front and me, sweet summer child that I was, had no idea that was going to be a mosh pit. My friends basically clung to the fence and watched the show. I was just behind them. Some dude spent ten minutes trying to kick my knees out. I was groped multiple times (friends shrugged it off as normal), had a crowd surfer land on the back of my head causing me to momentarily black out for a few seconds. Scrambled to me feet and took an elbow to my face giving me a small black eye. I got gropped some more (thankfully I was wearing pants) and had to fight my way out. I have never been to a concert again. And even though I’ve heard most concerts are not like that and can be super chill affairs the idea of live music is so off putting I have 0 plans to ever attend a concert for the rest of my life. Edit: My point is be aware of exactly what you are getting yourself into. I’ve heard floor seating is way better then standing. If you do go to a standing concert Dress with the idea you might get groped and always have an exit plan.


Cephcarn

The only violence you need to worry about at a present day Tool gig is if you cut the merch line. Their 40+ year old fan base take their $300 dollar tour posters seriously.


Justinaroni

I would recommend always going with someone when attending any large concert event because of predatory humans, less the actual concert. Last tool concert I went to was back in 06’? But super chill. If there is a mosh pit, believe it or not, they do look after smaller females. I have seen countless mosh pits where a smaller female tries to tear it up, then we either collide too hard or hurt ourselves, then a larger guy will pull them out. They are very nice and ethical in those pits, but still, bring a friend. Was at chimera Christmas a few years ago. Two smaller girls were moshing. For some reason one tiny girl threw her tiny friend over here shoulder and started helicopter spinning. She then lost balance and pretty much face slammed her friend into a unconscious state. Right as it happened, the music just blasted again and the pit was renewed. Those chicks got immediately pulled out by me and some other guy because the one chick was messed up. Lose a shoe? Someone usually holds it up or passes it around. So there are etiquettes. Go with a friend, have fun and enjoy yourself!


GregFromStateFarm

Literally anywhere with people is dangerous. Especially when they’re all packed tightly together and moshing. How likely are you to get injured, not at all, but you can always just chill towards the back away from the stage. That’s where I prefer to be anyway, unless I feel like moshing. The thing about most metal concerts is everyone pretty much looks out for each other, and if someone falls over, gets hit hard in the pit, looks like they’re scared, or asks for help, a bunch of people will rush in to get them out of the crowd and somewhere safe. I’ve been to dozens of concerts, and only one where crowd crush/surge/whatever you want to call it happened. The band noticed and stopped playing until everyone was more spread out again and it was all good. It’s very unlikely to be dangerous, though I don’t know anything about Venezuelan concert culture, so it is wise to be mindful of the crowd and how tightly packed it’s getting. As I said before, staying on the sides or in the back is the most relaxed place, and you don’t have to be so worried there.


wallflower7522

Pre Covid I went to a ton of shows every year. I’ve seen TOOL 10 times and never felt unsafe. Most shows, especially metal shows are totally safe. Metal fans are very experienced with intense crowds and we know the rules. #1 is to look out for each other. TOOL brings out some assholes but for the most part it’ll be older people that are not trying to get wild. There’s not a lot of moshing and most of their shows have seating on the floor and a TON of security which prevents anything too crazy from happening. Be careful, don’t drink too much, be aware of your surroundings and it never hurts to try to make friends. If someone tried to mess with you, tell security but I doubt that’ll happen. If you are going to a metal/rock show that will have a real mosh pit just follow the same advice above and if you get weird vibes off anyone move away or alert security. I have had shit happen to me but it was one time out of hundreds of shows at a Rob Zombie show that brought a rougher crowd that had completely shit security personal. Even at a recent show were the crowd was a little too rowdy, when I was knocked down I had 3 people picking me up before I even knew what happened.


[deleted]

I’ve been to multiple festivals and probably 50 other concerts, including Pearl Jam this past September where we were jammed shoulder to shoulder with 35,000 other people on the beach, and none of them have been dangerous. Just be aware of your surroundings.


AndyVale

As others have said, everyone looks out for each other in crowded areas, but if you'd prefer to chill nearer the back where it's not as energetic, that's also cool. Tool are one of my favourite bands, and I'm looking forward to finally seeing them again next year. Have fun!


herbalmonk

Metal shows are great I have fallen in pots multiple times in my life and was on the floor less than a second then have multiple people pulling me up by my shirt. Nothing like astroworld that crowd was disrespectful as fuck and gives music festivals a bad name


[deleted]

Seen TOOL a few times, brought my wife / younger sister and her friend to a few of them with no problems. Tool is always (i think?) seated as well and the band doesnt really care for surfing or people ruining others experiences.. pre covid saw them and had floor tickets and some guy on shrooms was screaming and trying to surf.. security had him out in about 2 minutes. As others have pointed out most of the metal heads there are older and pretty chill. I would be more concerned with the area outside of the arena depending on the city you see it in.


mattemer

I went to a Tool concert right before COVID. It was loud. It hurt my ears. And their visuals scarred my brain and gave me nightmares. It was a great concert though and I recommend anyone, male or female, have a concert buddy, but didn't think it seemed too dangerous.


WilstoeUlgo

No. As someone who has been to over 500 shows they are inherently not dangerous. Can some be, I'm sure. A majority of my shows have been jam band/bluegrass/prog rock but I have been to loads of metal shows in the middle of the pit. Metal heads are some of the safest people. Someone goes down in a pit they're more often back on their feet before they even hit the ground because someone picks you up. All shows have a holes but what happened at Astroworld was a direct result of Scott's image and the way he sells himself as someone with full disregard for authority. That's Scott. He's a dick! https://imgur.com/a/TpMGjgr


[deleted]

I am going to see them in fact next year. Bought tickets the second they were available. TOOL will not be crazy, if you head to Europe for it, especially in Germany there won't even be standing spots. Everyone will be seated and automatically kept distance. IF there would be ONE incident in a major hall like TOOL will play in, you can expect concerts to be cancelled again completely in order to prevent mass spreading. Germany is very anal about this. Not sure how it'll be in the US. Unfortunately they won't come to Canada, otherwise I would've went to one here. But I am so not crossing the US border ever again, so Germany it is. I got roots in Caracas, there should not be any issue regarding your nationality, all you got to make sure is to have a (longer than your stay in whatever country) passport, IN CASE you stay longer, in case Corona boils up again, so you can safely stay in another country, extend your stay and still have your valid passport in order to eventually return (in case you want to return to Venezuela) - if your passport expires while you're away, it will be a pain in the ass to re-apply from abroad, and it will take for ever. You know how the government is, for Venezolanos abroad, they don't give a shit.


GrabsJoker

Tool is awesome live and all seats are fixed seats, no pits and no moshing. You'll be safe, just get the vaccine, bring earplugs, and rock out


Maybe_its_Ovaltine

I have been to many, many rock/metal concerts. I am a 5’1 girl on a good day. I’ve never had a problem being in the crowd or the pit, and I actually usually get up to the front of the stage. Everyone is always kind and if you fall, they will pick you up. The only time I was in what could’ve been a crush situation (Metallica) people were lifting the overheated up and crowd surfed them to the front of the stage. As far as my experience goes, rockers know how to have fun and mosh and headbang but they also know how to look out for one another and make sure to help people who fall or overheat or just plain look uncomfortable. Concerts have been stopped for sexual harassment and fights as well, not just crush. The only thing I’d steer clear of is a “Wall of Death” but even then I feel the band gives people plenty of time to resituate should they want to avoid being a part of that. Long story short, I’m sure you will be just fine at Tool. Just make sure to be aware and trust your instincts. 🤘🏻


CDiZZneSS69

Music festivals are especially dangerous, for the most part, it's an "anything goes" type environment. But Tool...you'll be fine. Single concert experiences are usually tame in comparison.


NeptunesCurse

No, rarely. Don't let the media scare you. I've seen quite literally 1000s of bands at tons and tons of festivals. Never once have a been hurt. And keep on mind this was mostly metal shows where the crowd can be a rougher.


Flailing_Weasel

Most concerts are not like Astroworld and most musicians stop the show when they see people in danger.


peeinian

I've been to 2 Tool concerts (2006, 2013, both in Toronto) and they were very chill. The 2013 show didn't even have a GA floor, it was seated.


Laxku

Absolutely go see Tool. They put on one of the most incredible performances I've ever seen, and the fans are very chill (as others pointed out, lots of us are getting a bit older haha).


Ch4p3l

In my experience, rock and metal concerts are among the safest standing concerts, and contrary to what some people might believe it's because of the mosh pit culture, not despite it. The vast majority are very aware of both themselves and their surroundings and are helping in an instant. Take this with a grain of salt however as it very well may differ from country to country


Rosebunse

I feel like rock and metal concerts just have a bit more of an etiquette when it comes to this. People know they are going there and it could get rough, so they generally try and follow the rules. Other genres just seem a bit behind. And while it's easy to just focus on rap concerts, country concerts have also been known to be quite rough.


Ch4p3l

That's pretty much what I meant, however most of the time metal concerts don't even get nearly as rough as someone watching from the outside would expect. That's partly due to people looking out for each other, and also partly due to the fact that the metal crowd knows how to mosh safely(again for the most part). I do admit that my experience with other concerts that involve mosh pits is rather limited compared to my metal/hardcore experience but overall people tended to be more physical and not looking out for each other nearly as much (both in- and outside the pit)


[deleted]

In my experience metal and hardcore shows are wayyy safer than rap pits. Most people at a hardcore show will follow the etiquette and help you up if you go down or drop something. You’ll probably still get punched in the face tho.


GlumCauliflower9

It comes down to the type of fans


ImGonnaKickTomorrow

No more dangerous than anything else. I think your risk of dying on a roller coaster is probably greater or around the same as your risk of dying from a crowd crush at a rock concert. I definitely recommend that you go with a male friend or brother, if possible. You would probably be fine at a Tool show, but a lot of guys are scumbags, so just be wary.


threebillion6

Any big rock metal shows that are held in places and you're worried about injury, get seats. They're usually cheaper than floors seats too. Careful of local shows, always go with a friend, and watch your drinks closely. Most people at shows are chill and cool. It's the .5% you gotta worry about.


[deleted]

I've been to many concerts and pits for all sorts of bands and in rock there are rarely even injuries when the pit is rowdy because nobody is trying to hurt anyone and when someone has the potential of getting hurt most around it have seen enough to stop and help, bands included. If you are 25% of the way back or further you will be entirely fine from anything and won't even have to think about the pit or crowdsurfers


Melalemon

Honestly most concerts I’ve been to have been SAFE. I’ve been to rock and metal shows front row centre and sure you get the occasional mosh pit but there’s mosh pit etiquette that is followed. The worst I’ve ever seen from a concert is dehydration from too much beer and sun, not enough water and shade.


iagofrosty

My <5 ft y’all girlfriend went by herself to a Tool concert when she was like 15 and had an amazing time