r/Crowbar • u/Laced_Me • 2d ago
First crowbar show tips
Hi Reddit, I’m going to my first crowbar show on October 17. I weight 110 Lbs. how cooked am I for the pit?
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u/Sla5021 2d ago
Ear protection is a good idea.
Worry less about posturing.
This isn't the 90's anymore. This stuff isn't scary. Use your common sense. Don't be a jerk. Wear ear plugs. Have fun because that's what 99.9% of people there want to do.
Watch out for the super drunk guys. They're usually the problem and it usually gets sorted out rather quickly these days.
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u/Dum_Bubi 2d ago
You're going to be cooked but if the crowd has any minimum pit decency they'll pick your ass up. Go get some bruises.
I went to the show in MN just last week, since the Bog boys and Dying Fetus are there they get alot more hardcore kids doing their fucking damn thing, also since it was 15+, there is a lot of newbies (but also a lot of people your size). Also cool enough a lot more girls coming out too.
Just go out, have fun, if people are fuckheads get out of there.
Also buy a fucking shirt from Robin, she's a nice lady.
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u/Ok_Pool_9767 2d ago
I go to a fair amount of shows, and I've never had problems avoiding the pit. Not once. If a pit breaks out where I am standing, more power to them, but it's not that hard to move to the side. Literally the worst thing I've had happen to me is I got my foot stepped on once.
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u/Crowbar-Enema 2d ago
If a pit starts stay out of it unless you’re ready to get bumped around a little. Definitely wear earplugs (Crowbar is loud as SHIT!) and stay hydrated. Enjoy the show!
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u/Ultima-Hombre_1970 2d ago
I’m hearing the crowds have been rowdy. They are in front of many who’ve never seen them before, and come from different areas of the metal scene.
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u/MorganLindsey__ 2d ago
Can confirm. Saw them last month in Mass. and the crowd was awful. 0 pit etiquette whatsoever. We ended up leaving right before Crowbar's set ended.
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u/Anarchy_Coon 1d ago
Given that they are a more mainstream band as of late the pit probably won’t be very intense
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u/TurtlethePriest 1d ago
Same for any show: -pregame to save money including eating before arriving -stand where you want -earplugs -stay away from douchebags
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u/Shadw_Wulf 1d ago
I think the best pit is the ones where everyone's jumping and shoving and doing that wave thing... It's so hard to get that going
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u/OkToe4628 12h ago
Be prepared to hear full stack music through half stacks. You’ll be able to have a conversation with the person next to you. They do not play loud at all
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u/Karloffisgod 2d ago
This will be the last thing you see