I think one of the point that make a good band (at least for me) is that they can play their music live and sound as good or better than on their cd's.
And Alestorm definitely falls in that category for me :D!
-_- "Sigh" Have you seen them live? (Not trying to correct you or anything) From my experience, they play their music to their speed. But everyone's opinion is different, so i can't argue further. I like 'em, you don't... simple as.
If you've seen them live, you'd know they don't stand there and try to play perfectly - They rarely stand still, and I'll bet there are few people with their (relatively) limited experience (We can't compare them to Angus...) who can move that much, jump off trapolines and play as good as their albums. It's about the energy, but yes, I was a touch disappointed the first time I saw them, but am mega excited about seeing them again with Turisas in October.
LOL! Yes that would be without a doubt a contender for the greatest night of my life! (Metallica & Tenacious D currently holding that spot firmly lol)
I'm seeing Turisas and the Force in Belfast October 11 (Second time seeing the Force, wasn't great the first time but that was because the sound guys set the bass way too loud - Drowned out the vocals and guitars -.-) but Alestorm would compliment them all beautifully!
Because American pirates just don't cut it :P The UK being a fiesty little island with plenty of water around is perfect for pirate metal ;) America is too busy in space @)
So when we stand before the gallows waiting for the end, i'll say these final words my friend:
At sunrise we will dance the **?*?**
so raise up your pint of rum and take another swig! the curse of captain Morgan has led us to this fate, so have no fear and don't look back, the afterlife awaits!
i think this is the most powerful song ever written by alestorm. they could turn the lyrics into a movie
longlivethe4string 2 years ago 4
you know I was thinkin the same thing... I thought it could also become a metal musical... if such a thing could exist.
inflameslp311 2 years ago
Miss Gavin <3 Good luck with Dizeaze!
vithuorza 2 years ago
Ah...Alestorm's best song. The lyrics are awesome. Alestorm rapes Johnny Depp.
iceveiled 3 years ago 17
Best band ever!must see live!New york SUCKS!!!no good places for bands to play...
pancakeowl 3 years ago 3
DANI
you rock man...come play Devon soon dude
roitoid123 3 years ago
The Bassist is a crap lay ;D
gingergreek 3 years ago
KEYTAR!! (....want!...)
Iphigenia86 3 years ago
i want alll my fav bands to come together and make the greatest song in the universe to bad thats not gonna happen... =[
Nathan180 3 years ago
aye.. same here me lad..
Breaktroll 3 years ago
Alestorm, come to Belfast! Mandela hall or the Odyssey, I don't care, but get your arses over here! :D
chris4laura 3 years ago
I Love Alestorm! Each concert which I saw was great(4). It's great to see a band grow up.
RaccoonBilly 3 years ago
pirates from scottland are cool, wish i could sail and swap the deck with them
davegobeil2 3 years ago
I think you meant swab the deck. lol
Stryder46 2 years ago
I saw Alestorm at Graspop this year, it was awesome :D
pussyofdeath 3 years ago
And 10 October in 'De Romein' in Leeuwarden. 16 euros. :)
pussyofdeath 3 years ago
Alestorm will paly on 15 October in Milan at Musicdrome Local for 20 euros + 3 euros preselling eheh
mitologia 3 years ago
Give me money so I can see them at Wacken Open Air 2008 in a few days ;__________; !!!
GronkAkowA 3 years ago
bravissimi come sempre, vi aspetto pure in Italia!! almeno avrete + spazio... =)
Stifler2005652007 3 years ago 2
Wow! Even on this camera with not-so-great sound quality, Alestorm sounds AMAZING! :D
Secretariat442 3 years ago
I think one of the point that make a good band (at least for me) is that they can play their music live and sound as good or better than on their cd's.
And Alestorm definitely falls in that category for me :D!
ShadowProgs 3 years ago
i love alestorm. i want them to come to london. i love turisas and alestorm. i cant beleive i missed it! im pissed. come back with turisas!
isabiggles1 3 years ago 2
You mean in October with DragonForce!? THAT WOULD BE THE BEST GIG EVER! PIRATE METAL, THEN BATTLE METAL AND THEN POWER METAL!
lpdude72 3 years ago
nah dragonforce are crappy power metal.
alestorm turisas and hammerfall would be the best. dragonfroce are all speed which they can't even pull off live.
isabiggles1 3 years ago
-_- "Sigh" Have you seen them live? (Not trying to correct you or anything) From my experience, they play their music to their speed. But everyone's opinion is different, so i can't argue further. I like 'em, you don't... simple as.
lpdude72 3 years ago
yeah i have. so sloppy...
isabiggles1 3 years ago 2
I agree with you all the way Mr. isabiggles1
SonEsmonduu 3 years ago
If you've seen them live, you'd know they don't stand there and try to play perfectly - They rarely stand still, and I'll bet there are few people with their (relatively) limited experience (We can't compare them to Angus...) who can move that much, jump off trapolines and play as good as their albums. It's about the energy, but yes, I was a touch disappointed the first time I saw them, but am mega excited about seeing them again with Turisas in October.
chris4laura 3 years ago
It's not about playing perfectly, it's when they can't play at all when it sucks, god Dragonforce can hardly play their instruments.
isabiggles1 3 years ago
Nah, I can safely say they are bursting with talent, they just need to continue working on their live acts.
It also didn't help that they used to play whilst totally smashed - I doubt anything would sound good then :/
chris4laura 3 years ago
aye i always play when im drunk and my sticks just fly out of my hands half the time so i really suck
RamboMF 3 years ago
LOL! Yes that would be without a doubt a contender for the greatest night of my life! (Metallica & Tenacious D currently holding that spot firmly lol)
I'm seeing Turisas and the Force in Belfast October 11 (Second time seeing the Force, wasn't great the first time but that was because the sound guys set the bass way too loud - Drowned out the vocals and guitars -.-) but Alestorm would compliment them all beautifully!
chris4laura 3 years ago
i agree shade ^_^
kmkchrissrh 3 years ago
Why can't there be pirate metal like this in America instead of this pop and rap crap?
I really want a beer after listening to this.
Shade183 3 years ago 9
i want some mead!
EsotericParadigm 3 years ago
Because American pirates just don't cut it :P The UK being a fiesty little island with plenty of water around is perfect for pirate metal ;) America is too busy in space @)
*Loves Alestorm*
chris4laura 3 years ago 3
ALESTORM the besttttttttttt!!!!!
DalsiuxRhoads 4 years ago 5
the hampten jig it calls its a scottish dance
Samurowow 4 years ago
its hempen jig, coz rope used be made from hemp, so you did the rope dance when ya got hanged..
williamwalsh20 4 years ago
So when we stand before the gallows waiting for the end, i'll say these final words my friend:
At sunrise we will dance the **?*?**
so raise up your pint of rum and take another swig! the curse of captain Morgan has led us to this fate, so have no fear and don't look back, the afterlife awaits!
Karliiiinooo 4 years ago
At sunrise we will dance the hempen jig.
Hempen being used to refer to the ropes they'll be hung from I believe. In other words, they gonna get hung!
hbbadgermonkey 3 years ago
HAha awesome.
Saw you guys live with Turisas (not a fan of Norther) in Cardiff, best gig evah!
hbbadgermonkey 4 years ago
Anyone else think that Norther are bending over, waiting to be fucked by Children of Bodom fans?
JimSaxton 3 years ago
Brilliant. I can't wait to hear it live.
00hurdf 4 years ago
I love how Gavin described this as a rehearsal for the Norther tour. Do they not realise that they are opening for TURISAS?
MegaUnderTakerDeth 4 years ago
Yes, Turisas were the main band, but Norther was supporting them along with Alestorm. I saw them yesterday in Cardiff and they were awesome!
PetStoneVideos 4 years ago
And yeah, I knew Norther were playing too, just like, I thought Turisas were better than Norther. :D PEACE.
MegaUnderTakerDeth 3 years ago
How is that a negative comment? I fucking love Alestorm, they're in my top 3 bands right now. I just think that Turisas>Norther.
MegaUnderTakerDeth 4 years ago 2
pirates forever!
stoker243 4 years ago 4
Great song!!!
Search "Sirocco-Abyss" and "Sirocco Dorchadas" for some amazing Irish celtic metal!!!
Rate and leave comments!
Plunderer1 4 years ago
The Chorus is so amazing!!
redhotchild 4 years ago 4
i met the bassist and the guitarist of your band on saturday in northhampton, i was one of the kids there talking to the roadies
jughhead64 4 years ago
Tonight, Carling Statium, Liverpool.
My friends and I will be the ones in Pirate T-shirts. ;)
MallocandBethor 4 years ago
Epic win!
unorthodox41 4 years ago
i also am seeing you tomorrow! must say i like your sound
pierrottheclown87 4 years ago
I'm seeing you guys tomorrow (1st of March) in Northampton. I'll be dressed as a pirate!
callumlss1991 4 years ago
What you mean it is the second and last rehearsal?
Dude34meister 4 years ago
I'm assuming it's the second time they've all rehearsed together, and it's the last time before their tour which they're already in progress with.
4ourEver 4 years ago
Man this is amazing
Cant wait to see you on tuesday at studio 24!!
Rock On ALESTORM
Dude34meister 4 years ago
i dont get it they only got 1 guitarist he plays rhytam and lead so how you make the solo and i still hear the rhytam o.0 witch craft :P
yroslav 4 years ago
pure metal orgasm!
CathodeRayNecro 4 years ago
damn, that JMP sounds great!
blodstroem 4 years ago
first to comment and to watch :D THis song is also extremely catchy :D
myrkvarg 4 years ago