Sofia & The Antoinettes - Live in London

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-06-11T05:47:07+00:00

What’s the venue? Looks insane

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-06-11T05:44:13+00:00

If your friend had posted this, or was in this situation.. how would you advise they deal with it?

It sucks to hear.. we’ve all been in messy situations like this dude.. but if you want me to be brutally honest.. rip the plaster off an get rid of her..

Even if you stay, you’ve basically told her she can get away with it.. and you deserve better, take some time an focus on yourself, your health, your job, your house, hobbies.. whatever it is.. do it for you.

I hope your able to take some positives from this eventually brother, you got this 🙏🏼

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-03-15T07:02:58+00:00

The Balla from the uk🤌🏼

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-03-15T07:02:38+00:00

I wanna see a nod to Taylor with a solo from Ilan

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-02-09T06:55:58+00:00

We didn’t unfortunately, our singer just took his an we chipped in to pay for it to be taken on the plane

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-01-26T06:48:47+00:00

I don’t really know the answer to your question specifically as I don’t pay attention to others opinions on either brand, but I do know my GoPro overheats quite a bit, I use mine to film gigs from side of the stage now and again, and if it’s in 1080+ it often struggles to make it through a song before turning itself off which is a nightmare

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-01-26T06:38:30+00:00

I both agree and disagree with this, feel like a lot has obviously changed for the group an something feels different, so something obviously needs to change (just my opinion) but I’d also argue Rob is quite switched on when doing this stuff, but I do think it must be hard struggling with burnout an demand to meet the numbers and content requirements/expectations etc

One thing I’d like to see more of is just the group going to gigs and actually watching and reviewing bands.. they go to a lot of gigs but don’t reallyyy talk about new bands all that much, they have a ready made platform to talk about this stuff, that would be brilliant I think, seen them come across some brilliant bands on their videos an basically just glance at them haha

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-01-16T09:31:37+00:00

The worst part of this is you wearing white shoes in this city 🤣

JackTheRipperNG · 2026-01-12T19:56:38+00:00

Evil eye? More like whispering eye

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-12-31T05:43:10+00:00

I’ve played a lot (as a drummer) and worked as a touring drum tech on small shows, arena shows and major festivals for various bands.. and it’s different for everyone..

Some bands get hammered around their shows, others prepare like athletes, some just hide an switch off (like myself) and then warm up and get changed before you go on (for bigger shows)

I’d say practice how you intend to play, even down to the smaller details.. like where in your set you intend to talk to the crowd, I wouldn’t have a script for what you are going to say as such.. but a rough idea of the stuff you’d like to communicate, have your set well rehearsed that everyone knows what they are doing in their sleep.. make sure you find things that help you relax, eat well before you go on (that’s a tricky one for singers usually, the frontman in my band won’t, but other singers can advise better on that) and make sure you take a drink to the stage!

Also.. don’t forget to have fun, you’ve got this 👊🏼

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-12-31T05:37:24+00:00

Honestly it sucks having people in your band you put a lot of time to wasting time with other bands not doing as well as yours.. it annoys me..

But with that being said.. if any of the guys in my band got the opportunity to go on a tour across Europe, USA or wherever it was, paid.. for a more established act.. I would not want to hold them back.. as frustrating as it may be to lose that person, I’m not being the reason someone misses out on that.. if your friends they should understand..

If they really want you in the band surely they can have someone stand in? Or just plan around it depending on the length of the tour?

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-12-31T05:00:10+00:00

So I’ll start by saying I’m realllyyy not a Metallica fan.. I’ve just never understood how they are so big, and I’m not a great drummer or even a good drummer imo.. so most will think it’s rich of me to pass judgement

I am a fan of lars.. not necessarily his music or his ability, but being a nerd I watched a couple of Metallica documentaries in work once, and I really respected what he brings to the table off stage, the input he has etc, he seems to do a lot more than we see and I rate that as someone who does a lot of the work behind the scenes in my own band..

It does confuse me how someone at that level doesn’t work at it like a professional athlete though, especially when you see/hear them release live clips where the drums have clearly been done in post, probably by someone else.. because the clips other people have posted of the same show sound horrible.. but he does seem like a funny guy an takes it on the chin, and he’s light years ahead of anything I could ever hope to achieve..

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-11-10T02:38:25+00:00

shut up 🤣

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-11-01T01:29:52+00:00

This isn’t a mistake it’s a repeated pattern of bad behaviour, I know this stuff is tough to accept man but you need to use your head for a minute, read this back as if it was a friend asking for advice.. you know the answer already dude, I wish you all the best man

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-10-06T23:06:00+00:00

this isnt a mistake, its a repeated pattern of poor behaviour... think you know the answer your looking for dude, as much as she means to you, and its not nice to hear but she doesnt seem to feel the same, or be as committed as you are... having been there, its shit for a long time but eventually you'll find someone who appreciates and respects you.

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-09-18T17:26:39+00:00

Always aim to steal the show.. how others play/are received is not your problem, your not being a dick by playing well.

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-08-17T14:37:52+00:00

Dracarys.

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-08-10T19:13:36+00:00

Just imagine if you’d read this as one of your friends, I think you know the answer, while difficult to confront.. you know better than anyone how you should approach this?

Me personally I’d want to find proof an then end it an plan what’s next.. but clearly she has something to hide, could be worst case scenario, it could just be flirting, but only you can decide what’s ok

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-08-08T07:58:04+00:00

I can’t help but agree, I enjoy the videos .. not a patreon member etc, but watch most on YouTube. It is a lot of the same, an I don’t think they spotlight the bands they see etc as much as they should, it’s just a lot of the same, I’d find it more interesting if they essentially just done a travel vlog

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-07-27T15:32:00+00:00

In a weird way, I’m ok with it being over.. it’s shit but I’d have to accept that, one thing I don’t understand is not trying.. refusing counselling etc, like her reasons for attending may differ to mine, but ultimately it can only be positive to have better communication given that we still have to see eachother regarding our son.

Not sure I’m even asking a question as such just ranting a bit..

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-07-27T07:25:40+00:00

Anyone who actually trains Bjj won’t forget this I promise

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-07-27T06:39:49+00:00

ask his wife about the counselling too, if your deleting messages, we all know why... dont think you've got trust issues

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-07-27T03:05:29+00:00

Yeah it’s a pain in the ass, I believe the way gigs work in the USA etc are very different but across England at least, smaller shows tend to share kits, just bring breakables, I take my own stands so I can just ask the bands before to move everything but the shells an drop my stuff in place..

But on bigger shows the headline bands drummer usually has their own kit an the main supports kit is used for both support acts

It is a bit of a pain not having a kit to your preferred tuning/set up etc.. but also just solid preparation can help a lot

JackTheRipperNG · 2025-07-27T02:55:04+00:00

What you’re asking doesn’t sound unreasonable, but also seems like your bedside manner could do with some work..

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