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Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:05PM

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Not an actual live concert but a live concert already recorded on dvd and not right now but after Christmas when it is warmer outside. I already got me a projector last year for Christmas that is capable of projecting an image up to 25ft and this year for Christmas I am going to get a giant inflatable movie screen I just have not decided on what size yet but in my opinion the larger the better. My friend already has the speakers. I already own a dvd player and hundreds of metal dvds.

Is it legal to watch a metal concert in my backyard? It would really suck to set all of that shit up and then for the cops to come and make me take all of that shit down. Obviously I would have to do this at night because it would not work during the day. I am already projecting a 120" image inside the house but that is not big enough for me so that is why I need to take this outside.

The bigger the better. The louder the better. The neighbors already think I am a weirdo anyway and are scared of me so I doubt any of them are going to call the cops on me.
Here is an example of the kind of stuff me and my friends will be watching. New school is ok but old school is better.







Is it legal to watch a metal concert in my backyard?

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: ITRADE ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:07PM

Watching is fine. Its the noise levels. A noise permit would probably make it totally allowable.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: I know where you can ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:07PM

This bitch told me she is closing Clifton elementary so you can use that land to party on starting in June 2011.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Happy Go Stupid-Fucky ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:11PM

If you do that shit next to my house, I'll wait until I catch you alone and then beat you over the head with a baseball bat. That's a promise.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: KK ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:37PM

ONly if you have an abundance of:

"heavy metals": antimony, arsenic, bismuth, cadmium, cerium, chromium, cobalt, copper, gallium, gold, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, platinum, silver, tellurium, thallium, tin, uranium, vanadium, and zinc

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Kilton ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:40PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> The
> neighbors already think I am a weirdo anyway and
> are scared of me so I doubt any of them are going
> to call the cops on me.

You're an idiot. No one wants to hear your dopey music blasting at nighttime. Try having some respect for other people -- it can work wonders.

And believe me no one's scared of you. They may ignore you and look down when they see you because they think you're a buffoon and therefore don't want to talk to you. But no one's scared, I promise.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:40PM

ITRADE Wrote:
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> Watching is fine. Its the noise levels. A noise
> permit would probably make it totally allowable.

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http://www.openaircinema.us/index.php/outdoor-screens/25-open-air-elite-screen.htm

How much is a noise permit going to cost me? Having to pay for a noise permit each time I wanted to watch a concert dvd would really suck.
Why does everything always have to be about money?
I already put this 25ft screen on my Christmas list but I do not know if I am going to get it or not.


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: WingNut ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:40PM

I think you need to pay a licensing fee for the dvd if the crowd is so big, even if you dont charge admission. I wouldn't worry about it though.


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 05:50PM

I know where you can Wrote:
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> This bitch told me she is closing Clifton
> elementary so you can use that land to party on
> starting in June 2011.

What would happen if one of my friends brought some alcohol with him?

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:18PM

Happy Go Stupid-Fucky Wrote:
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> If you do that shit next to my house, I'll wait
> until I catch you alone and then beat you over the
> head with a baseball bat. That's a promise.

Yeah good luck at trying to out run my dog on your way back to your car.
He is fast, his teeth are sharp and he knows how to bite.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: eesh ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:19PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL,



They don't give permits to 12 year olds. Stick with playing with your Wii.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: TheMeeper ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:27PM

> Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:29PM

eesh Wrote:
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> FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL,
>
>
>
> They don't give permits to 12 year olds. Stick
> with playing with your Wii.


I dont think I need a permit. Its my backyard.


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:32PM

TheMeeper Wrote:
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> > Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my
> backyard?
>
>

I think you need to read my post again.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: TheMeeper ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:34PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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>
>
> I think you need to read my post again.
>


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: fortune cookie ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:46PM

Heavy Metal is white nigger music and should be outlawed throughout the land forever.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 13, 2010 06:54PM

fortune cookie Wrote:
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> Heavy Metal is white nigger music and should be
> outlawed throughout the land forever.

What do you listen to?

Rap?

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: fortune cookie ()
Date: December 13, 2010 07:48PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> fortune cookie Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Heavy Metal is white nigger music and should be
> > outlawed throughout the land forever.
>
> What do you listen to?
>
> Rap?
>
>

No I don't listen to CRap. If I don't like white nigger music, what makes you think I would like African American nigger music? You got some fucked up logic there junior.

I listen to anything that sounds good, I don't tolerate shit. Got anymore questions?

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Warhawk ()
Date: December 13, 2010 07:59PM

I've got the projector and my neighbors have a giant screen and projector. We put on kid movies in the summer, but have put on Rush and Kiss concert DVDs as well. Since they like metal as well, I'm thinking that a metal concert is a great idea.

UP THE IRONS!!



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That's not a ladybug, that's a cannapiller.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: I say crank it up! ()
Date: December 13, 2010 08:15PM

Go ahead and have your party, life is short. Rock on!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 14, 2010 12:12PM

Warhawk Wrote:
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> I've got the projector and my neighbors have a
> giant screen and projector. We put on kid movies
> in the summer, but have put on Rush and Kiss
> concert DVDs as well. Since they like metal as
> well, I'm thinking that a metal concert is a great
> idea.
>
> UP THE IRONS!!
>
>



I saw KISS last year at the Verizon Center. There was lots of fire and pyro and it was loud as hell. Afterwards I smelled like smoke for 2 weeks straight. Great time.


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 14, 2010 12:18PM

I say crank it up! Wrote:
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> Go ahead and have your party, life is short. Rock
> on!

Hell yeah! Fuck all the haters!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:22PM

It doesnt look like I will be getting my 25ft screen for Christmas after all.

My parents said it is too expensive. :(

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: JackdUpFord ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:32PM

maybe when you get a little older, junior.

yeah i agree with whoever said the thing about white nigger music...its all total shit

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Happy Go Stupid-Fucky ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:34PM

Go to your room, Punky. You're starting to get on my nerves Again

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:39PM



Come back here and talk shit when you can play a guitar like this.

Until then. SHUT YOUR MOUTH!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Happy Go Stupid-Fucky ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:46PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> >
> Come back here and talk shit when you can play a
> guitar like this.
>
> Until then. SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
>
>

Anybody who plays guitar like that should have their balls chopped offf. What's with all those HIGH NOTES? Sounds like gay little fairy Tinkerbell music.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Kilton ()
Date: December 15, 2010 05:48PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> It doesnt look like I will be getting my 25ft
> screen for Christmas after all.
>
> My parents said it is too expensive. :(

Teehee. Life's tough porkchop.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Josey Wales ()
Date: December 15, 2010 08:09PM

I would go ahead and schedule the event with the FCPD so they can make sure their tazers are fully charged for the event.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Eck ()
Date: December 15, 2010 08:09PM

You can check out the noise ordinance with the link under "Other Resources"

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/environment/noise/

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX COUNTYS MASTER OF METAL ()
Date: December 16, 2010 01:42AM

Josey Wales Wrote:
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> I would go ahead and schedule the event with the
> FCPD so they can make sure their tazers are fully
> charged for the event.

The FCPD have other things to worry about other than somebody watching a dvd in their backyeard.


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: James Cagney ()
Date: December 16, 2010 07:16AM

Have you tried renting a hall at a VFW or American Legion or Moose Lodge etc. back in days of yore lots of local rock bands would rent a hall for a dance and stuff

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Kilton ()
Date: December 16, 2010 07:24AM

LOL. This dude is like 14 years old. He ain't renting no hall. His name is in all caps for crying out loud.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Josey Wales ()
Date: December 16, 2010 03:46PM

FAIRFAX COUNTYS MASTER OF METAL Wrote:
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> Josey Wales Wrote:
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> -----
> > I would go ahead and schedule the event with
> the
> > FCPD so they can make sure their tazers are
> fully
> > charged for the event.
>
> The FCPD have other things to worry about other
> than somebody watching a dvd in their backyeard.
>
> http://i54.tinypic.com/16hvv9k.gif

While the police have better things to do your neighbors dont and will drop a dime on your party the minute the noise starts. While you believe the neighbors are scared of you there is a difference between being scared of you and being annoyed by you.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: FAIRFAX COUNTYS MASTER OF METAL ()
Date: December 17, 2010 04:15PM

Neighbors suck!


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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Making_stuff ()
Date: December 17, 2010 04:43PM

This thread is funny.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Blu-rayer ()
Date: August 12, 2011 04:45PM

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I saw this at best buy the other day and it reminded me of this thread. I say crank it up.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: DH ()
Date: August 12, 2011 07:38PM

Kilton Wrote:
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> LOL. This dude is like 14 years old. He ain't
> renting no hall. His name is in all caps for
> crying out loud.

LOL, I agree. At the most he is 14. Come on, he has a Christmas list. Bet he can't wait for Santa LOL!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: melted metal ()
Date: August 12, 2011 07:39PM

Rock on dude! crank that shit up..just don't have your friends dancing around like a bunch of kansas city faggots.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Bang ()
Date: August 12, 2011 09:04PM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> Happy Go Stupid-Fucky Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> Yeah good luck at trying to out run my dog on your
> way back to your car.
> He is fast, his teeth are sharp and he knows how
> to bite.
>
>

I bet your dog can't out run my 9MM

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Master of Cool ()
Date: August 13, 2011 09:56PM

ONLY IF ITS GOOD

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Blu-rayer ()
Date: August 17, 2011 11:08AM

Star Wars is out on Blu-ray next month.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: You're retarded ()
Date: August 17, 2011 07:41PM

No one likes metal. Simply put.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Tyrone ()
Date: August 18, 2011 01:18AM

Oooohhh internet tough guy!!!!

Your 9mm can't out run my 5.56 or .308....

Bang Wrote:
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> FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Happy Go Stupid-Fucky Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > Yeah good luck at trying to out run my dog on
> your
> > way back to your car.
> > He is fast, his teeth are sharp and he knows
> how
> > to bite.
> >
> >
>
> I bet your dog can't out run my 9MM

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Judas ()
Date: August 22, 2011 01:50PM

Only here can a metal concert thread veer off into two guys threatening to shoot one another

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Bang ()
Date: August 22, 2011 02:25PM

Judas Wrote:
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> Only here can a metal concert thread veer off into
> two guys threatening to shoot one another


I wasn't going to shoot the guy, just his dog

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Bang ()
Date: August 22, 2011 02:42PM

Actually I wouldn't do anything to the dog. They can't help how their owners are. LOL!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Time change is coming soon ()
Date: October 23, 2011 03:36PM

Its that time of the year again, time change is coming soon, early sunsets by 4:45 PM

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: DH ()
Date: October 23, 2011 04:50PM

UGH!!
Time change sucks!

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: legalEagle ()
Date: October 23, 2011 05:05PM

It is legal as long as:

1) You don't charge admission.(Admission means you need business & fire safety permits)

2) You don't sell alcohol. (You need an ABC permit if selling alcohol)

3) You don't server alcohol to minors.

4) There are no drugs.

5) You obey noise ordinances. (Most FFX noise ordinances go into effect at 11pm)

6) You don't sell food. (Health ordinances and business permits needed)

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: Time change = good ()
Date: October 24, 2011 03:52PM

DH Wrote:
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> UGH!!
> Time change sucks!

Time change is awesome. You suck.

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Re: Is it legal to throw a metal concert in my backyard?
Posted by: NO ()
Date: October 25, 2011 01:09AM

FAIRFAX_COUNTYS_MASTER_OF_METAL Wrote:
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> Is it legal to watch a metal concert in my
> backyard?

No.

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