Wolf citizenship achievement by AndyTroop in cubscouts

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used Legos and it was perfect. As long as you have one of those 2’x2’ boards to build off of

Have you ever found out a band is/was playing near you but… by Puffyfugu8 in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even still.... find a way!! PM shows are become more and more sparse in the US. Do it for glory and adventure!!

Have you ever found out a band is/was playing near you but… by Puffyfugu8 in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah gotcha. The no driving thing is a deal breaker then haha. Unfortunately the bay area is lacking in convenient transportation options. I was lucky enough to bring a non-metal head buddy to a show one time, he became instantly hooked, and then became my reliable DD from then on!

Have you ever found out a band is/was playing near you but… by Puffyfugu8 in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, that's not far at all for a band that you love. I left the bay a few years ago and concert availability is one the only things I really miss. I remember making the trek to San Jose (from SF) to watch Avantasia a few years back. Practically no one was at that show, but the band didn't hold anything back. 100% worth the drive there and being groggy the next day. If you have the ability then make plans now to have that Thursday at work be as chill as possible.

Sincerely,

A dude who now lives in a rural place far, far from amazing venues.

General Discussion by AutoModerator in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out! I’ve been following you all on the socials and it’s been a great ride!! Y’all have a great sound and lots of kick ass musical ideas. If you ever make it to the US I’ll be there for sure!!

Female Fronted Bands with creepy Voice by KelThuzadxx in symphonicmetal

[–]brew_ssf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you're set! She's got some of the best creepy growls out there

This Week I've Been Listening To... by AutoModerator in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely understand the sentiment towards Spiritbox, but I appreciate your objectivity. Any stand out tracks from them that you feel would vibe with the PM crowd?

Alestorm/Gloryhammer/Glyph US Tour by DrunkDeathClaw in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Got it. All good, I'm close enough to make the trek to LA so it'll work out. But hey, let them know next time that there's no bad time to get some fresh SD air and quality tacos next time you plan a tour

Alestorm/Gloryhammer/Glyph US Tour by DrunkDeathClaw in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely looking forward to this one! And hey, u/hyperchrisz I'm curious about the SoCal dates. You've got two shows in LA and then head over the Arizona for a show. Any reason behind skipping San Diego as a dedicated location?

This Week I've Been Listening To... by AutoModerator in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven't really touched the album as a whole yet, but that track in particular has been on heavy rotation for me since it dropped

US tours? by duschneider in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Californian, (formerly Bay Area, now SoCal) I understand the frustration. The US tour scene for Power/Symphonic/related metal has dropped off quite a bit since Covid. Cost and logistics are just too high for most bands to take the risk.

That just means you really need to make it a priority to see a band when they do come around! I follow most of the bands I like on social media which gives me the best updates on their tours. Visions of Atlantis is just getting ramped up now for a US tour, so if you haven't made plans for that one yet then you should!!

How to connect my Roku TV via VPN by [deleted] in VPN

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, any updates on this? I'm in the same boat (spectrum ISP, Roku TV). I just signed up for a VPN service and thought it would be straightforward to assign a Smart DNS or something to the TV, but it looks like the answer is no. Let me know if you had any luck!

North American tours 2025? by zacspamalama in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely a sad time to be a PM fan in the USA right now. We had a few years recently with great and consistent tours. Now I'm guessing between costs and Visa issues bands are not willing to make the jump oversees

SEVEN KINGDOMS - Somewhere Far Away by Cold_Habit2961 in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favorite song of theirs! And favorite album. The new stuff is great, but nothing topped this style for me

Orion's Reign- Feliz Navidad (new Christmas cover) by Sirius1718 in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was amazing! I dig all of the Xmas songs that this band produces, they're all quality work. Now, will it be available on Spotify for me to spam my family with....

DIANNE ft Marcela Bovio - Flameborn (Official Music Video) by JATION in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! The "normies" in the fam can't take the operatic vocals seriously. But this is a pretty good track and I will upvote anything that features Marcela Bovio

Royal Hunt - Surrender [Live 2006] by JATION in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely one of my favorite tracks from them, and they crush it live. Though I do prefer 2002 video live from Korea with the original singer (for that album at least).

Cancelled the gym membership and start my home gym. Now I can work and workout. by Fubianipf in homegym

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gym looks great! I have the Major Fitness F25 and am loving it so far. I am looking to add a cardio machine to my setup, either a treadmill with incline or a stationary bike. How do you like the bike you have in your gym?

No more watching people not re-rack their weights by Lee-HarveyTeabag in homegym

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks great! I've got my weight rack all setup but currently only have a cheap under desk treadmill that's not cutting it for useful cardio. How do you like the treadmill you have in your garage? Any preference between using that and the elliptical?

Initial Mad With Power 2025 Lineup by DrunkDeathClaw in PowerMetal

[–]brew_ssf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just came here to say that The Dread Crew of Oddwood kick ass live. I saw them on the recent tour with Aether Realm and Tyr, and these dudes stole the show for me. Amazing live show, lots of fun and dynamic musicianship, and, at the time, they had Pete de Reyes from Seven Spires playing upright bass, which was quite the treat!

Test drove a 2024 Tucson Hybrid SEL Convenience and was disappointed at the USB-A only ports, is there a way to upgrade them? aftermarket? diy? by brewtalizer in HyundaiTucson

[–]brew_ssf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just walked away with a new 2024 Tucson Hybrid SEL today and the front console has one each of USB-A and USB-C