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Herder Kicked Off Stage At Krachtstroom For Being Too Loud

posted Oct 19, 2015 at 12:31 PM by xFiruath.  (10 Comments)

At the first edition of metal fest Krachtstroom, Herder was halfway through a set when the venue decided to stop the band from playing due to be "too loud" on stage.

The band, known for the phrase "Herder is harder!" plays an intense mix of sludge/doom metal. The audience needs to full on hear and feel the intensity of the band and therefor plays at maximum volume. Apparently the organizers and soundboard people of the festival couldn't appreciate this and (seriously!!) asked the drummer to "not hit his drums so hard."

The band was not pleased with the decision of the venue and after giving a few fingers to the sound guys, walked off stage and got immediately escorted out by 5 security guys to be told to "never ever set a foot again in the venue."

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10 Comments on "Herder Kicked Off Stage For Being Too Loud"

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1. Richard writes:

Thanks for not checking your facts with both parties and thus destroying our reputation.

# Oct 20, 2015 @ 9:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. xFiruath writes:

If you're involved with the venue or festival and have a statement about the situation you'd like to make, you are more than welcome to email or Facebook us and we'll post about it.

# Oct 20, 2015 @ 2:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Blindgreed1 writes:

*grabs a bag of popcorn*

# Oct 21, 2015 @ 3:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. coldiem writes:

Metal band kicked off staged for being too loud. Reputation boosted! No? Destroyed?! Hmm.... Something not adding up....

# Oct 21, 2015 @ 9:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Blindgreed1 writes:

^^^If Richard is the producer/promoter of metal fest Krachtstroom this could get juicy.

# Oct 22, 2015 @ 11:56 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Drum_Junkie writes:

I took a peek at the Krachstroom website (thanks Google Translate!) and didn't see any Richard listed in the contacts or support staff.

Sounds like Richard is just being a D|ck.

We'll see if xF has any updates. Until then, I'm saving my popcorn for my DVR programs.

# Oct 22, 2015 @ 12:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Blindgreed1 writes:

How about the sound crew DJ? And by the way, can you please play your drums softer? Thanks. XD

# Oct 22, 2015 @ 12:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Drum_Junkie writes:

Possibly. The one time that I experienced any issues with a sound guy, he didn't understand the difference between the gain knobs and the input level sliders.

Watching the video, it didn't seem like the drummer was really pounding the drums. He's got some large cymbals that cut through well, but the drums sounded pretty average for a metal show (volume wise). If they were indeed too loud, then turn down their levels and let them play without the PA. I'm still trying to understand what the fuss could have been about form the promoter/ sound guy side of things.

BG, I play my drums like I pleasure myself. Hard, fast, with a firm grip on the stick, and ready to blast at a moments' notice. If your arms aren't tired and you're not drenched in sweat afterwards, then you didn't do it right! XD

# Oct 22, 2015 @ 1:45 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Blindgreed1 writes:

That's how every drummer I've ever known plays. Which is why it's absurd to ever ask a drummer to play softer or lighter. At best that will last one measure. Then the animal kicks in.

# Oct 23, 2015 @ 11:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. xFiruath writes:

Things just got weird... but I like it.

# Oct 23, 2015 @ 11:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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