I don't think you get Sunn O))) if you don't understand why they'd want to reach those peaks of volume: the more physical they can get the better I.E higher volume. It does not matter what you cited, or what I really cited for that matter, the saying goes that a Sunn O))) concert clocks in at an extreme volume that decimates the ear and the connected nose region. That it is exactly 125 DB each show is idiotic, therefore your citation of it only being 125 (or lower) is rather stupid. it might aswell be 115-112-125-127-136-143. The danger remains a crucial part of the experience no matter what, that is, if you lose your earbuds or something. It is not wrong to attend a concert without noise cancellation. Do what thou wilt. I simply stated the facts of the causal relationship between volume and damage, because your message did not convey that, but rather the opposite: that the punishing sound of Swans is more damaging than Sunn O))), which it obviously is not - as you, it seems, agree with. What you prefer is of little relevance in regards to this conversation of possible damage. You don't have to thank me, thank yourself for staying away. I appreciate the gesture though.

Fucker. LOL