What ya doin'?

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

This english speaking forum seems to be pretty dead, so I figured something must be done!! I just don't know what :p So I figured I'd just let you know what I'm doing right now. Yeah, yeah, I know these kind of threads suck. WHATEVER!!!

So...What am I doing right now then?

I'm overlooking my pupils as they work their asses of trying to finish their math books before the summer. Always nice to see them suffer, hahaha :D

End of transmission...beep beep...

[Uphobia]

Good initiative! The forum is still trying to emerge...and since there isn't much news to tell about the band....

I just arrived here at work, sitting behind my desk right now, and once again I failed trying to actually start doing work, and started surfing the internet right after I came in...:cool:

Time for coffee!

[MadTinus]

So you're even spamming the forums whilst teaching them little innocent kids @ school..? ;-)

Haha, yes, the English forum is quite inactive compared to the Dutch forum, which has 95% of the posts here so far I guess :D. Pretty annoying you can use only 2 images/smileys per post on this forum..

Anyway, I'm also @ work, I should start doing something useful here I guess, but there's only 3 of us (including myself) in the room right now, the rest is getting their knowledge patched up in a crash course 'waardeoverdracht' at the moment :).

[Uphobia]

Yeah, I thought the course was from 10 to 12...but apperently they started earlier and know I missed it....

[MadTinus]

Hmm, yeah, everyone except me and another colleague here seem to have applied for this course... Ah well, I'm 'materiedeskundige waardeoverdracht' anyway, so I don't need it ;).

@ Stefan, those Sabbat "Dreamweaver" CD's are all going beyond $50, see here (http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4725538282&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT). Better mail me your address and I'll send you that burn ;).

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

So you're even spamming the forums whilst teaching them little innocent kids @ school..? ;-)

Öf cöurse! :) Too bad I have to get off my seat at all to help them, hahahaha...

@ Stefan, those Sabbat "Dreamweaver" CD's are all going beyond $50, see here. Better mail me your address and I'll send you that burn

Yeah I saw :( I'll send you my addy for the burn! Thanks a lot for the help!

[MadTinus]

No pwoblem! :)

You heard the new Deto-samples already? Whatcha think?

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

Nope haven't heard them. Generally I try to stay away from samples as not to spoil the surprise when I get the full album you know. Short samples can either wrongfully ruin beforehand or set expectations too high. I wait for the full album and enjoy it all there and then!

[MadTinus]

I should do that more often with new albums.. It's just that I usually can't resist the temptation ;). But then I just get on DC++ and d/l the full album :).

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

Hahaha well that is one way of doing it of course :) Nah, I'm firmly against downloading music. The only times I have downloaded a full album is when, as you say, the temptation has gotten out of control and I KNOW 100% that I will buy the album no matter what...

Also I am lucky enough to know most of my fave bands personally and hence I get the album a couple of months before release anyway :)

[MadTinus]

The albums I download I also buy, but I download them at the time when they are not yet available for purchase.. If I hear/read about a band that I might be interested in, I download some album(s), if I don't like it, I delete it.

I'm also against downloading/burning albums and not buying them. Apart from the fact that it's hurting the artists, it's also that a CD-R simply doesn't do it for me, I need the original album.

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

it's also that a CD-R simply doesn't do it for me, I need the original album

Well that's the main reason for me too. When the cd first came I had problems getting by without the big (vinyl sized) cover. Over the years I've gotten used to the cd format though and I'm sure as hell not going to be satisfied with a handwritten tracklist :)

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Mr. Lapin Kulta
Yeah I saw :( I'll send you my addy for the burn! Thanks a lot for the help! There ya go man, it ended @ $61... :|

Anyway, the burn is ready, I'll have it in the mail sometime the coming days..

[Mistress H]

*pokes her head around the door*

What am I doing? Kinda obvious really, I'm being the new kid having a look around 'n' hoping no-one steals my lunch money :o
So erm, Hi everyone :D

[MadTinus]

Greetingz & welcome! :) Are you entirely new to the Detonation forum, or have you moved along with us from HMAS.org?

[HiTeck Demon]

I'm sitting here browsing though all the hot girls on vampirefreaks. :)

[Mistress H]

Dankjewel Mr Tinus sir :)

I am a sexto9er but alas this board would not allow a one letter nick :rolleyes: . I am a Detonation forum virgin though lol

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Mistress H
Dankjewel Mr Tinus sir :-)

I am a sexto9er but alas this board would not allow a one letter nick :rolleyes: . I am a Detonation forum virgin though lol Graag gedaan! ;-)

A Sex to 9er, kewl. We need virgins here! :D

[Mistress H]

well I can whinge about the delayed release of Portals more efficiently here ;) lol

[MadTinus]

Do you like the samples?

[Mistress H]

Of course I did! That is why I have been so impatient for the release, but I never was known for my patience :o

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Mistress H
Of course I did! That is why I have been so impatient for the release, but I never was known for my patience :o Good :) Yeah, we're not so happy about it (the delay) ourselves, but we didn't have much choice and now at least we know the album will get the support it deserves.

Did you catch Detonation live on one of the UK tours we did in 2003?

[Mistress H]

no :(
For a great many reasons, most of which I would love to forget (and most of which I definately wouldn't put people through reading)!

[MadTinus]

Ah, don't worry about it anymore, I'm sure there'll be another chance! :)

[Mistress H]

There had better !!!!! Or else! ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr lol

[Uphobia]

In reply to this topic;

Back to work again! Only 3 days this week..

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

Just got back from a 5-day trip to Gothenburg. No beer, no concerts...this was a school trip with my pupils...but of course some new cds!

We visited the Liseberg fairground; went to see Star Wars III, played Laserdome etc. A nice trip all in all, but I am dead tired now...

[MadTinus]

Hey Stefan, sounds like a cool trip!

BTW, I sent your Sabbat CD-R this weekend, it should reach you sometime in the coming days.


NP: Sentenced - The Funeral Album

[Choronzon]

listening a few albums:

The Berzerker - The Berzerker
Kataklysm - Temple Of Knowledge
Gorerotted - Only Tools & Corpses

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Choronzon
listening a few albums:

The Berzerker - The Berzerker
Kataklysm - Temple Of Knowledge
Gorerotted - Only Tools & Corpses Full blastspeed ahead! ;)

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

Only 8 workdays to go now! Wohoo! Then follows 10 (!!!!) weeks of paid vacation. Being a teacher rules!!! :)

Sadly I don't have a job come autumn but I'll deal with that when the time comes....

Right now my pupils have a break so I'm just sitting in the teacher's lounge chillin'...

[Uphobia]

TEN weeks??? Damn, think I wanna be a teacher...

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Mr. Lapin Kulta
Sadly I don't have a job come autumn but I'll deal with that when the time comes....You mean, after this schoolyear, you leave the school where you now work?

[Mr. Lapin Kulta]

Sadly, there are not many job openings for teachers right now where I live. The last 1,5 years I've had a substitute position for a burnt out teacher. Now my pupils are leaving for the upper level of compulsory school, so they're off to another school and hence I'm not needed anymore. They are cutting back on 4 teaching posts here so I won't be doing as is normally done, i.e. starting anew with a 4th grade class.

I'll work as a temp during the autumn (if i don't get a steady job that is - there is still hope!) and combine that with paternity leave and unemployment benefit funding. This means my "salary" stays on the same level as now, something i am thankful for :)

[lucifer1126]

Currently being bored for the summer. ever since school ended i haven't done anything.

GIMME THE NEW DETONATION!!!

i added u guys on myspace =)

[Uphobia]

Madtinus and I will be working on a mp3 this week if all goes well ;)

[lucifer1126]

yay =) =)

hopefully the end will have those limited edition digipaks, cuz i really hate paying for euro shipping fee and converting those expensive euros.

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by lucifer1126
i added u guys on myspace =) I just approved your request and posted a comment :), thanks for the add.

What I'm doing..? Being at work, while there will again be a hot summer day today, 33 degrees Celcius...

[lucifer1126]

thank you! and i left a comment as well :D

gee its that hot in netherland? any airconditioning around the house?

I remember last time i went to european including amsterdam..most hotels dont have air conditioning. for us american its very uncomfortable. :/

[Uphobia]

Most buildings do have airconditioning here though...but you went to Amsterdam, never go there again please, it's not representative for the rest of the Netherlands ;)
If you ever visit our country again come to Utrecht!

Fortunately Tinus and I have climate control here at the office...

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by lucifer1126
thank you! and i left a comment as well :D

gee its that hot in netherland? any airconditioning around the house?

I remember last time i went to european including amsterdam..most hotels dont have air conditioning. for us american its very uncomfortable. :/ Thanks for the comment!

Most time of the year airconditioning isn't necessary at all over here, but the climate is obviously changing, so that should change perhaps.

[Nouk]

Which makes me wonder: why the f*ck is it still 31 degrees C outside here in Holland when it's 7:55 in the evening!!!! Not funny anymore! :mad:

[MadTinus]

Beautiful weather, sittin' in my garden, beer in hand, with Opeth - Damnation playing in the background, hhhmmmmmmm.......

[Choronzon]

Sitting outside with my laptop, just had barbecue, Kataklysm's "Northern Hyperblast - Live" is playing here.

[WhoCares]

the only reason for the english forum being quiet is the lack of a "Martijn's bragging thread" where he brags about all the new CDs/LPs/DVDs/tshirts he just got...

And currently I'm just getting back from shopping where we've stocked up a bit for our pre - San Fermin stockup. (more info: http://sanfermin.com/2004/portada_new.php?lang=eng )

[Uphobia]

Originally posted by WhoCares
the only reason for the english forum being quiet is the lack of a "Martijn's bragging thread" where he brags about all the new CDs/LPs/DVDs/tshirts he just got...

And currently I'm just getting back from shopping where we've stocked up a bit for our pre - San Fermin stockup. (more info: http://sanfermin.com/2004/portada_new.php?lang=eng )

Haha:D Martijn usually keeps our forum alive, but since he's not around today....

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Uphobia
Haha:D Martijn usually keeps our forum alive, but since he's not around today.... Yeah, you should THANK me! :mad:

;)

We need a new "Martijn's glorious music collection" thread :p.

This weekend's haul:

Ebay:
- PORCUPINE TREE - Voyage 34 2-CD
- PORCUPINE TREE - Come Divine 2-CD
- PORCUPINE TREE - The Sky Moves Sideways 2-CD

Bospop festival:
- DISMEMBER - Where Ironcrosses Grow CD (finally...)
- DREAM THEATER - Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory CD

[Illusione]

Packing my bags for a festival.. 5 days of pure bliss as I scourge my brain of any working braincell left. :D

Damn, my life sucks. :rolleyes:

[Uphobia]

Sounds like fun...

Checked your website btw...(klopt het dat het lettertype zo klein is dat je het niet kan lezen zonder vergrootglas?)

[MadTinus]

Damn, I'd love to go to Wacken, the first and last gig of Bloodbath, last gig of Sentenced, Dissection, Gorefest, Machine Head, Naglfar...

[Illusione]

Right.. the horrible lay-out should be back.. but hey, at least it should now be readable again.. is it ? :rolleyes:

[Uphobia]

Originally posted by Illusione
Right.. the horrible lay-out should be back.. but hey, at least it should now be readable again.. is it ? :rolleyes:

That's a lot better, thanks;)

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by WhoCares
thought they were back together for good, and about to release a new album? They are, that 'last gig' went for Sentenced only ;).

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by Uphobia
Eventually they will....:p Sure, but they sure as hell won't be playing their last ever gig at Wacken.. ;)

[WhoCares]

Originally posted by MadTinus
But you knew Naglfar, Dissection and Machine Head ain't splitting up, didn't ya?

I haven't really paid attention to any of them... I hear Eldzik going on about the singer leaving Naglfar, and how they'll never be the same (and should just quit), I've never followed Dissection (except when Eldzik mentioned they might need a webmaster, but I thought better after reading up on the history...)

Machine Head I've bought many of their albums (that sound the same) and seen them a few times in concert... but the only good memory of them will be when they opened up for Napalm Death 11 or so years ago

[Uphobia]

Micah, did you get the promo already?

[WhoCares]

haven't checked the post yet today, but not as of yet... :(

[Uphobia]

It should get there pretty soon....;)

[WhoCares]

only a package from lifeforce today...

[Choronzon]

Been listening a couple of promos I got from the fine people of Unique Leader today (since I got a day off work).

Anyway, want to be featured in Masterful Magazine - just drop me a line or have your label/distributor sent a promo over to my adress and we'll set something up.

[MadTinus]

We've got some promos ourselves, so we'll make sure you'll get one. Uphobia will take care of it.

[WhoCares]

currently: broadcasting to the world!

(www.totalrock.com)

[Uphobia]

If you give me the Belgian address, I'll send it to you.

[MadTinus]

Wondering about the weather, thought it couldn't get much worse, but it just keeps pouring, pouring and pouring... :mad: We're used to some rain here, but this really is too much.

[WhoCares]

We could sure use a good day of rain... it's been quite warm here...

(getting ready for tonight's show)

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by WhoCares
We could sure use a good day of rain... it's been quite warm here...Please let the weathergods swap some of your heat/sunshine with some of our rain, technically it's summer here, but you'd swear it's autumn when you look at the weather, or 'rain season' in general.

[WhoCares]

Maria's gonna play a few tunes from PTU today :D

(www.totalrock.com)

[MadTinus]

Originally posted by WhoCares
Maria's gonna play a few tunes from PTU today :D

(www.totalrock.com) Koen told me, he heard a part of the show and said you played "Lost Euphoria part III" as the closer, kewl! :)

And reading through the playlist, I see another song was played as well!

[Illusione]

Being violently ill from time to time. :rolleyes:

[WhoCares]

yeah, new smilies are always nice, but a lot of the status graphics and buttons look terrible, I wonder if it's also an IE/Firefox stylesheet that's messing it up...