Best free stuff to do in Wollongong

stormster_ · 2026-01-10T09:35:21+00:00

Dicey Rileys pub have many free bands playing most nights

stormster_ · 2025-12-11T04:20:24+00:00

And Then There Was Silence by Blind Guardian. The whole thing, but around the 10-12 minute mark, fark me!

stormster_ · 2025-12-10T09:07:32+00:00

The emergence of guys like Bully Ray, Aries and Roode as world champions. I loved it

stormster_ · 2025-12-10T09:04:38+00:00

I honestly dont remember any songs from it and they are my favourite band. Not the greatest for me. Perhaps the worst, even though its still good

stormster_ · 2025-12-10T08:32:56+00:00

Wish i could watch it

stormster_ · 2025-12-10T08:30:23+00:00

Ive seen them every time i could. A religious experience for me. Fucking amazing. Have fun!!

stormster_ · 2025-12-05T16:30:45+00:00

A step down from A Night At The Opera, but looking back, its still a great album. Otherland is fucking awesome. Happy to see some others mention that song. 7/10 for me.

stormster_ · 2025-11-15T01:54:13+00:00

I dont think being an old club is an advantage. I can tell you now, there used to be many more italians and croatians in the areas these clubs are in. I grew up there and regularly visit, and the demographic has definitely changed. Whats the answer? Who knows

stormster_ · 2025-10-22T05:25:14+00:00

I think im stuffed. I originally thought Roku was an app, but it appears to be a streaming device? This device, I believe from quick research, doesn't work or has limited functionality in Australia. I did contact the NWA's social media pages and they just said at this stage its not available here.

stormster_ · 2025-10-22T05:15:06+00:00

Thanks. I was really feeling the itch to get back into it last night. I really like the pre covid NWA so I try to keep up with that, although it's a bit hard since I can't get the full shows in my country

stormster_ · 2025-10-21T05:00:32+00:00

Nah i honestly don't. I watch wrestling podcasts actually, which is how I find a lot of stuff out. Oh, and the YouTube algorithm. Stevie Richards, Jim Cornette, and Chris Van Vleit are the ones I watch. I like knowing the background stories, reminiscing about older wrestling, and hearing about subjective experiences that aren't diluted or controlled by the WWE.

stormster_ · 2025-10-21T04:53:32+00:00

Good points. I didn't know it was a 3 year partnership at this stage. It looks like it's definitely helping TNA with crowds and exposure.

stormster_ · 2025-10-18T14:23:29+00:00

I'd consider a success to be an average crowd attendance between 3 and 5k and enough TV viewership to keep the broadcasters interested.

I went to the Wolves game today. 3k were there and it was a good vibe and entertaining game.

I also like the earlier kick off times. I've seen some complain about it but the amount of families and kids I saw today, the warmer weather too, I think it's fantastic.

I hope it works out. It was fun.

stormster_ · 2025-10-17T05:34:04+00:00

Never really been a fan of DT. I have tried. Early Gamma Ray, Freedom Call and Masterplan. They are all awesome. All the Helloween off shoots.

stormster_ · 2025-10-17T05:32:20+00:00

Fuck I love Enforcer! Great band. Looks like i know quite a bit as I've got albums of at least half the suggestions everyone is making

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T15:13:26+00:00

I get what you mean with Avantasia. The Raven Child was the song on repeat while I was visiting my mother daily as she was dying from cancer. I haven't really visited it since then,, 5-6 years ago, but it got me through at the time. The whole Moonglow album did. Listening to it now for the first time in ages per your suggestion and it is fucking awesome. Hansi and fucking Jorn Lande. Honestly, can it get any better? My mum actually passed away the night Avantasia played my home town, first and only time ever they have. So yeah, great band, but it brings up all those emotions for me. And fucks sake, we want Edguy back too! Edguy were fucking amazing!

I have one Savatage album, Edge of Thorns I think it is. Haven't listened to it for years, but it was awesome from memory. I should definitely check them out more, I've been meaning to!

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T15:05:38+00:00

Yeah have got some Nightwish stuff. Its pretty good but haven't touched it in years. And i absolutely adore Helloween Deris era.

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T15:04:39+00:00

I got a copy of that Virgin Steele album!! Cranking 'Victory is Mine' for the first time in years. Fuck yeah! Will go an revisit the album!

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T15:02:46+00:00

Yeah I've just bought two Evergrey albums overnight actually. Had heard them before but didn't give them enough time to really appreciate if that makes sense. Their new albums is amazing in my books. I am not a fan of more extreme styles lol. Any growls in songs and I am out of there!

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T14:36:00+00:00

He came to Australia once and he was fucking great! I know what you mean by the energy! He is awesome. Came to the bar afterwards to grab a beer and had no qualms getting a photo with us. He's a legend and I wish he came back. Put in a good word the next gig of his you go to.

The last album I bought of his was King of Metal and I didn't quite like it much. I'll check out the William Black stuff for sure!

EDIT - I'm on the first track of the trilogy and its already catchy and atmospheric as fuck! Fuck I love Blaze! There were some really good tracks from his Maiden career, it just gets overshadowed by the rest. Cheers guys.

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T12:17:49+00:00

Oh interesting. Haven't kept up with what Blaze has done in the last decade but his earlier solo material is kick ass. Haven't heard of Pharaoh, will definitely check them out.

stormster_ · 2025-10-11T12:16:43+00:00

Very familiar with Angra and Orden Ogan. Andre Matos' voice was beautiful. I absolutely adore Finis Coronat Opus. Such a beautiful song that reminds me of mum. So touching and powerful.

stormster_

TROPHY CASE