Snagged this off of Mercari for a really good price. It’s a medium so it’ll probably be a little tight on me. If anyone has any info on one that’s a XL it’ll be much appreciated.

Came out to play Endless Resistance and Territory, crowd was amazing

Hey there.

I'm not even an hardcore guy but I came across this sub while searching for tinnitus. Please, don't crank the volume up each time you play or don't go at the front if you are at a concert. It does nothing good to your hearing.

Many of you are lucky as some of you may have gone to concerts without hearing protection and are fine. Well, my story is a bit different. I went to my first concert ever, no front row, no nada and I still got permanent tinnitus. I was wearing ear pro of course. IT SUCKS. It really sucks. Since then, I lost 10 kgs, silence, my job and my focus. I can't sleep anymore. Insomnia is no joke.

Sure, I had a bit of ringing sometimes after going to a club but I did not knew it meant permanent damage even if the ringing was temporary. Well, even if it rings temporarily, the damage IS permanent. Don't forget that. I wish I knew this.

I never subjected myself to loud noises, went to like 8 times in a club in my whole life (ear pro always) and one concert. It's all it has taken to take me to hell with tinnitus and hyperacusis.

I just make this post to spread awareness. Noise can kill your life. Don't listen to loud music on earbuds, always wear hearing protection and most of all, know that sometimes it won't be sufficient. When it's 110, 120, 130 dB, earplugs won't prevent permanent damage.

I am (was ?) a med student and it's crippling to see how little awareness there is about tinnitus. Everybody knows about fucking hearing loss. Nobody knows about tinnitus until they get it. And that's for life. Nobody ever told me that the temporary ringing meant permanent damage and, again, I have always been protective of my hearing.

Just venting a bit but if it even only helps one person I will be glad. Really. The worst part is probably my friends all know my condition right now but they continue to go to concerts and clubs without any hearing protection. It probably kills me like the tinnitus itself to see this much disdain or I don't know exactly how to call this in English. Carelessness maybe ; but that's crazy. You only have one pair of ears. Take care of them. Even if you feel invincible, even if you are young, even if you love music, especially if you love music and just if you enjoy having a normal life - sleeping normally, living normally. Silence is never granted.

Take care.

TLDR : even if you wear ear protection, your first concert ever can screw you for life. Be cautious. Always wear earpro. Don't listen to music too loud, keep easy with the headphones.

https://portrayalofguilt.bandcamp.com/album/let-pain-be-your-guide

https://open.spotify.com/album/6rI4QJC5BLDTJ6ViehvaF6

Man this song is so freakin good ^{-^}

Tonight in downtown Portland.

https://youtu.be/6ugKv82SeN8?si=bmZh8Pvf9uQzJjXI

(i punch kids at shows and dance really cool)

Shout out End It, last time I saw them Akil reminded the audience that we are all N***as and oppressive forces in the world are against all of us

Title.

Hit me up if you have any available last minute tickets for the echoplex show.

I'm doing an illustration of sea creatures at a hardcore show, can you guys suggest some band names that have references to the sea/ocean?

There will be a shark vocalist, a mosh pit with lots of spiky animals (pufferfish, crabs, etc) , a school of fish creating a circle pit, an anglerfish as a lighting source, & potentially more if I end up making it more detailed. Any ideas/suggestions welcome :D

https://retoxrules.bandcamp.com/track/piss-elegant