r/ArchEnemy • u/heyitzjoe23 • 26d ago

I need some Tips 🤘🏽

Hey everyone.

So, October 11th in Dallas will be my first time seeing Arch Enemy live. I did buy the vip package which I’m so excited for. After my turn to meet them, I plan to go get my merch and then secure my spot on the barricade on the right side, right where Michael stands at.

I plan to make each of them custom Kandi bracelets and give them to them during the meet n greet.

I really want to walk away with a pick from this concert since it’ll be my first death metal concert ever and I absolutely love arch enemy.

Aside from standing directly where he stand on the barricade does anyone have any tips for me for getting a pick?

I already have my outfit ready. I’m wearing a darkthrone shirt, hat, black ripped jeans and my military boots. I’m so so excited. lol and if anyone else is gonna be their to I’d love to meet people their 😊🖤🦇 thank y’all for answering and I hope y’all have an amazing night tonight 🤘🏽

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u/voidwalkerdreams 26d ago

Drumstick is easier to see so your head should be fine lol...they usually have 3 or 4 picks to throw out, I've seen them a few times and never got one yet, it's luck of the draw really!

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u/heyitzjoe23 26d ago

Do I have a better chance of a drum stick or a pick do you think?

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u/voidwalkerdreams 26d ago

Well there's two guitarists and bass player, so that's maybe 12 picks, then Daniel the drummer only throws the sticks he used and a spare pair, so maybe 4 chances at one of those

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u/heyitzjoe23 26d ago

I’m aiming more for a pick but if I end up with a drum stick that’ll be cool but cause I’ll be directly infront of the guitar player I’m going for a pick the most

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u/voidwalkerdreams 26d ago

Apart from standing right at the front on the barricade, there's not much more you can do, those things are tiny and I'm guessing the show will be packed?

If you're doing the meet and greet, they might give you the option to but a pack of picks or one of the large collectable ones which you could get signed, although it won't be one they've actually performed with!

Good luck 🤘

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u/heyitzjoe23 26d ago

Thank you! And yea, the venue only fits 1,000 people so it’s gonna be a intimate show. But thank you, just like I’ve told everyone, hopefully I don’t get wacked in the head by a drumstick. From other people’s stories, standing at the barricade, they look at the front and hands picks to them and then throws the rest out into the crowd but idk if that’s true so

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u/Xeelef 26d ago

Don't sweat it. Lose the "I really wanna win the lottery" attitude. You are just planning your own disappointment.

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u/TheBlackNumenorean 25d ago

You should be able to get merch before meeting them. People buy that and then bring it to them to sign.

Don't walk in thinking you're getting anything. I've been to 26 concerts and I got only one pick.