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Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2014, 12:53 PM
Hey friends! I have some awesome news for Cirse. This March 29th we will be opening for Metallica!! The show will be done on a big stadium for 55000 assistants, it's already sold out and we are the only opening act that day! On 30th, the band Carajo will be playing.
This is like a dream come true for me... I've never thought I would be sharing stage with one of the biggest rock/metal bands ever. 
Check the stadium where bands like Black Sabbath, Gun's & Roses, U2 and Pearl Jam have already played... 
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 6 2014, 01:15 PM
Wooow....this is more than an awesome news!!!! Congrats Gab, I'm very happy for you and Cirse. I wish always to hear this type of news from you. It's a big year for Cirse
You know Gab, I hardly wait to see after some years who will sing in opening of Cirse 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2014, 01:17 PM
Congrats Gab, I'm very happy for you and Cirse. I wish always to hear this type of news from you. It's a big year for Cirse You know Gab, I hardly wait to see after some years who will sing in opening of Cirse
hehehe thanks a lot friend!! yes, this year seems to be epic.
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 6 2014, 01:19 PM
Wow, don't know what else to say
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 6 2014, 01:20 PM
Well deserved amigo! Keep rocking hard and your wings will take you sky high! I bow to you
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 6 2014, 01:26 PM
were not worthy, were not worthy , were not worthy
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2014, 01:39 PM
hahah thanks a lot guys! I still can believe this... we are preparing an extra powerful show for that night.
Posted by: Lexman Mar 6 2014, 01:51 PM
Wow Amazing!! This is such an epic achievement Congratulations!! 
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 6 2014, 01:55 PM
This is such an epic achievement Congratulations!! thanks a lot my friend. yeah, I can say that I'm sensible nowadays, it's like too much...
Posted by: WeePee Mar 6 2014, 03:22 PM
Wow, Gabriel...just WOW 
Posted by: PosterBoy Mar 6 2014, 04:06 PM
Nice one.
Bring out the heaviest of your tunes and insert some of your shredding, and Metallic will have to pull out the stops to be better than you!!!!!
Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 6 2014, 04:44 PM
Ok...now I'm seriously jelous!
Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 6 2014, 05:07 PM
WOW...WAU....WOW..huh huh...Congrats....well deserved and like many already said EPIC!!! 
Maybe you guys are going make so powerful show so even Metallica guys are...WTF....and going to ask very kindly for you to jam with them (ok maybe...too much)....but at least show them and everyone...that CIRSE rocks and they have to make good show!!!
Many of us are very jealous now, but just in good way and also very proud of you!
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 6 2014, 05:13 PM
I thought I was Sensible???
Joking aside, this is amazing news Gab and thoroughly deserved!!
\m/
Posted by: klasaine Mar 6 2014, 05:14 PM
Posted by: Palacios Mar 6 2014, 06:16 PM
Cool Gab. I love Metallica. They're from the SF area. You guys are gonna rock the hell out of that place.
Posted by: bleez Mar 6 2014, 08:10 PM
Bring out the heaviest of your tunes and insert some of your shredding, and Metallic will have to pull out the stops to be better than you!!!!!
Totally agree
I dont know if you usually do a big 'guitar hero' solo spot at a normal Cirse gig but I think this gig should have a 5 minute Gabe shred section.
Posted by: Amitai Kedmi Mar 6 2014, 08:24 PM
That's AMAZING Gab! Congratulations! Very exciting news!
Posted by: Dieterle Mar 6 2014, 08:28 PM
WOW !!!
HAVE lots of Fun and ROCK That Place!
ALL THE BEST !
Dieter
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 6 2014, 08:32 PM
Oh....M........G !
Gab that is beyond amazing !! Well done to you all \m/ \m/
Posted by: tonyk Mar 6 2014, 09:08 PM
Great achievement.
If this keeps up we might not be hearing from for a while
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 6 2014, 09:24 PM
Dude it's official, YOUR A FREAKING ROCK GOD!!! Super congrats!! One pic from the stage!!!!! And wear your GMC shirt!!!
This is like a dream come true for me... I've never thought I would be sharing stage with one of the biggest rock/metal bands ever.
Check the stadium where bands like Black Sabbath, Gun's & Roses, U2 and Pearl Jam have already played...
Posted by: liveOASISforever Mar 6 2014, 10:33 PM
Words can't describe how incredible this is Gabriel. Massive congrats mate
Posted by: Palacios Mar 6 2014, 11:20 PM
In a few years Metallica might be opening up for Cirse. Wouldn't that be something.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 7 2014, 05:24 AM
Hey guys! thanks a lot for this amazing feedback. We are planning to double powerful riffs, and be sure that I will add some shred stuff when I find place...
Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 7 2014, 10:24 AM
I dont know if you usually do a big 'guitar hero' solo spot at a normal Cirse gig but I think this gig should have a 5 minute Gabe shred section.Hell Yeah! Show Kirk how to play the guitar
Posted by: audiopaal Mar 7 2014, 12:26 PM
That's great, I'm so happy for you Gabe :-)
Awesome, you have to give us an update later :-)
Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Mar 7 2014, 12:33 PM
WOW congratulations!
That will be an EPIC gig - do you think you'll get a chance to meet the band?
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 7 2014, 12:49 PM
this is what I was going to say, but then it hit me.If you outplay all these famous guitar players and the word gets out ,It might be detrimental to future gigs
If it ain't broke-Don't fix it
Posted by: Spock Mar 7 2014, 01:04 PM
This is excellent news Gab and congratulations!
I hope there is some good video of the show.
Also, please position a camera to shoot video of the crowd, from center stage, for the entire show, and upload that video so we can play it on our TVs while we practice guitar.
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Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 7 2014, 06:53 PM
Ahahahaha! Busted!
Darius hit the spot!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2014, 02:04 AM
That will be an EPIC gig - do you think you'll get a chance to meet the band?
Thanks everybody for the nice words! I'm sure it will be one of those moment you never forget. I don't know if we will meet them but it would be an epic extra.
Posted by: AK Rich Mar 8 2014, 05:42 AM
Wow! Man that is just fantastic Gabriel! A dream come true for you and the band, yes? Savor every moment my friend! And rock that place to the ground!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2014, 05:46 AM
Yes, it's definitely a dream that comes true. Thanks friend. I will share all my experience here with you.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 8 2014, 07:42 AM
Since you are the only opening act, chances are you will share the backstage I am sure we will be seeing pics with a Chesire Cat smile on Gabi's face, near Kirk, James, Lars and Rob
Posted by: dcz702 Mar 8 2014, 08:37 AM
WOW! Congrats Gabe your bands awsome and im sure all you guys worked hard to make it to this level, out of curiousity how does it feel to you playing in front of such a large audience? you are a pro but still do you get nervous and how to you calm yourself down if you do
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 8 2014, 11:42 AM
I always knew that Cirse where a big time Band! Well done Gab...you are so modest about your own talent and yet at the same time so generous to help and encourage others...nothing more than well deserved...te mereces eso más que nadie!!!!
Posted by: PosterBoy Mar 8 2014, 12:13 PM
I have a prediction that the next Cirse album will be in English as they break into the International scene ina big way
Posted by: DeGroot Mar 8 2014, 04:22 PM
Wow, big congrts man! Hopefully Metallica and Cirse will have a chance to get a group photo backstage.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 8 2014, 10:07 PM
I am sure we will be seeing pics with a Chesire Cat smile on Gabi's face, near Kirk, James, Lars and Rob hehehe nobody knows what can happen. We met Duran Duran, Paramore and Incubus backstage when we shared stage. When we shared stage with Evanescence, the security guys never let us be close to them. So this depends on the artist and how they feel that day. However this is something I cannot understand, how do you travel to another country, share stage with musicians and you don't want to share at least some words with them? I don't believe in "fame", what does it mean? Before "celebrities" or "famous", they are musicians, and this makes them colleagues. But well, this is a good topic for another thread.
Thanks a lot mate! There is always a new challenge that makes you feel like the first time. If you feel like that, it means that the moment is very important and that you won't forget it. So every time that I feel nervous, I also feel happy of being able to live such a great moment.
The biggest audience that we played has been for around 7000 / 8000 and I can say that the energy that you feel is incredible. There are no words to explain it.
This is the first time that we played for many people. The video reflects the overall feeling...
Hey mate, you make me feel thrill! Thanks for your nice words. You made my day.
hehehe it would be killer...
Thanks mate!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 9 2014, 07:34 AM
You are so right Gabi I don't really understand the whole 'now I'm famous, there's a big wall between us' kind of thing. Indeed, when you share the stage with someone, you should be friendly and get to know the people, even if they don't sell 100000000 records a day ... yet!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 9 2014, 08:34 PM
I don't really understand the whole 'now I'm famous, there's a big wall between us' kind of thing. Indeed, when you share the stage with someone, you should be friendly and get to know the people, even if they don't sell 100000000 records a day ... yet!Exactly, it doesn't make sense to me.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 10 2014, 08:18 AM
More than that, there are bands that I know personally here in my country, that have reached a level of somewhat recognition on a national plan... and guess what They are acting important and whatnot right now I guess it's a syndrome that occurs at any level, out of what I notice.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 10 2014, 10:49 AM
They are acting important and whatnot right now I guess it's a syndrome that occurs at any level, out of what I notice.yes, I think that this depends on the person not the popularity.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 11 2014, 08:06 AM
You are right man, but what about when there are 5 people with the same attitude in the same band? Is it contagious, I am wondering?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 11 2014, 12:59 PM
Do they split up?
Posted by: klasaine Mar 11 2014, 03:55 PM
I'm sure you'll meet the guys in Metallica.
If you feel that 'maybe' you won't (due to timing or different backstage areas, etc.) have your manager or Luciana talk to their road manager about meeting the band. Or, find Kirk's guitar tech or any of the other instrument techs and ask if it would be possible to meet the guys? Be careful about saying, "I've been a fan since I was a little kid". It 'may' make them feel a bit old. If you have a Metallica CD or Record, bring one for an autograph. Don't mention downloading.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 12 2014, 08:44 AM
If you feel that 'maybe' you won't (due to timing or different backstage areas, etc.) have your manager or Luciana talk to their road manager about meeting the band. Or, find Kirk's guitar tech or any of the other instrument techs and ask if it would be possible to meet the guys? Be careful about saying, "I've been a fan since I was a little kid". It 'may' make them feel a bit old. If you have a Metallica CD or Record, bring one for an autograph. Don't mention downloading.
Hehe! Great tips from master Ken!
This is exactly how I got to meet Steve Vai the first time
made friends with his crew and they told me what to do
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2014, 03:03 PM
If you feel that 'maybe' you won't (due to timing or different backstage areas, etc.) have your manager or Luciana talk to their road manager about meeting the band. Or, find Kirk's guitar tech or any of the other instrument techs and ask if it would be possible to meet the guys? Be careful about saying, "I've been a fan since I was a little kid". It 'may' make them feel a bit old. If you have a Metallica CD or Record, bring one for an autograph. Don't mention downloading.
Great tips! I think that this can really work. The bad scenery would be: "Hey Lars! I downloaded all your albums with torrent!
and then the security guys take you out of the stadium"
Posted by: Spock Mar 12 2014, 03:11 PM
Yea don't say...
"I thought you guys broke up after Enter Sandman - is this a reunion tour? Do you ever plan on making anymore records, it's been what, 30 years since you guys were in the studio? I hope when we get real old we do a reunion show too! You guys prove old people can still rock out! Here, let me help you carry that."
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 12 2014, 03:13 PM
"I thought you guys broke up after Enter Sandman - is this a reunion tour? Do you ever plan on making anymore records, it's been what, 30 years since you guys were in the studio? I hope when we get real old we do a reunion show too! You guys prove old people can still rock out! Here, let me help you carry that."
hahahah
what a dangerous conversation!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 13 2014, 09:09 AM
what a dangerous conversation!Gabi, I offer my swordsmanship skills to assist you guys when Metallica's rage will be unleashed, if you get drunk and start such a dangerous discussion
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 13 2014, 01:00 PM
hahahah great! so I will add you as a part of Cirse's staff.
Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 13 2014, 02:18 PM
You can tell Metallica's manager that Metallica has possibility to meet Cirse, if and just if they tell it early before gig.
And don't say anyone, especially to Lars something like this....so you are truly Lars, I almost did not recognize you, because you look so old, are you sixty or something?
But I'll hope you have possibility to meet Metallica, especially Kirk and James and talk with them also something else than just...few seconds..something like..Hi and you guys are awesome!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Mar 14 2014, 12:59 AM
What an incredible achievement - this almost feels unreal - congratulations Gabe. Can't wait to hear how it went!
Posted by: SirJamsalot Mar 14 2014, 07:02 AM
Insane! you better have one of these strapped on top: http://gopro.com/
Keep us posted!!!!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 14 2014, 09:16 AM
Just like in 'Bodyguard'
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 14 2014, 10:48 PM
thanks! yeah, it also feels unreal for us!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 22 2014, 06:30 PM
hey friends! this will sound even more unreal but yesterday we were invited to play also the following day, in the same Stadium with the same band... in other words... Cirse will be opening for Metallica on 29th and 30th at that amazing Stadium!! I still can't believe this...
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 23 2014, 09:22 AM
That was most probably a very elegant way in which the organizers thought there's no other band more fit for the situation! My congratulations Gabi! Dude, you have to prepare different things each day most probably, like a sort of a surprise or something
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 23 2014, 09:58 PM
That was most probably a very elegant way in which the organizers thought there's no other band more fit for the situation! My congratulations Gabi! Dude, you have to prepare different things each day most probably, like a sort of a surprise or something Thanks mate! Yeah! Also, we will enjoy even more the second night because we will break ice the first one.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 24 2014, 08:25 AM
5 more days! Are you guys ready?
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 24 2014, 09:25 AM
Congrats Gab, this is awesome! Two days in opening for Metallica it's a dream come true. I'm happy for you and I hardly wait to see pictures and to hear some backstage details
One thing, please notify for me how handsom is Kirk when he stay near you at 1m
Posted by: Darius Wave Mar 24 2014, 12:25 PM
Ha ha ha ha! Women always brings some unknown aspects of playing to our usually more men community We would usually ask about guitars or gear on the backstage but...no one would ever as about...is he handsome
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 24 2014, 12:29 PM
One thing, please notify for me how handsom is Kirk when he stay near you at 1m
hahaha ok! If it's possible I will tell Kirk about this post.
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 24 2014, 12:37 PM
"I thought you guys broke up after Enter Sandman - is this a reunion tour? Do you ever plan on making anymore records, it's been what, 30 years since you guys were in the studio? I hope when we get real old we do a reunion show too! You guys prove old people can still rock out! Here, let me help you carry that."
I needed a good chuckle, thanks
We should start a " what not to say to metallica " thread
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 24 2014, 12:39 PM
We should start a " what not to say to metallica " thread
hahaa sounds great... are you going to start it?
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 24 2014, 12:42 PM
We would usually ask about guitars or gear on the backstage but...no one would ever as about...is he handsome Hahaha........I was just hoping You will not read this post
.....but You don't miss anything, right? Why should ask about Kirk's gear because are not for my taste at all
It's not my guitarist idol. I always talk about guitars, tone, PC, programs, but you know..... when it's about Kirk .......I can't resist to not ask some personal stuff Thank you Gab, you are too kind not like bad Darek
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 25 2014, 08:06 AM
Like what he eats for breakfast?
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 25 2014, 09:03 AM
Trust me, always when I see Kirk, the first thing that I have in mind is not the question "what he eats for breakfast?"
Now seriously, Kirk is a lacto-ovo vegetarian. How bad can be his breakfast?
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 25 2014, 09:20 AM
Now seriously, Kirk is a lacto-ovo vegetarian. How bad can be his breakfast?
Pretty much awesome: cheese, eggs, tomatoes, butter and bread and coffee with milk
That's what I'd take!
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 25 2014, 09:46 AM
That's what I'd take!Perfect for me, even if I always skip for breakfast and my daily food is grill meat
But..... we like the same drinks Martini and Sky vodka (used in my favorite cocktails) Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 25 2014, 01:13 PM
But..... we like the same drinks Martini and Sky vodka (used in my favorite cocktails) I have awesome / very funny stories about Kirk from friends that have been at the Antártida with him the last time Metallica played here... but I couldn't tell them here.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 26 2014, 09:00 AM
But..... we like the same drinks Martini and Sky vodka (used in my favorite cocktails) I never skip breakfast! It's the most important meal of the day and I am sure Kirk would agree!
Posted by: Sunny Mar 28 2014, 09:43 AM
This is awesome, what a fantastic achievement! Great place to play and on top of that to open for Metallica!
Big gratz to you and Cirse! \o/
I'm so nervous, this is tomorrow!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 28 2014, 02:16 PM
Big gratz to you and Cirse! \o/
I'm so nervous, this is tomorrow!
heheh thanks a lot mate!! yeah, just 1 day....
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 28 2014, 04:16 PM
How's it going Gabi, are you guys ready? What surprises did you prepare for the live show?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 28 2014, 04:47 PM
yeah! we are completely ready! I can say that I'm so anxious! We did many interviews and rehearsed a lot. We prepared a very powerful show, with all our heavier songs and some new arrangements special for this time. Tonight we will be playing on open TV show, 2 songs live, one is Ritual, our song, and the other is Paranoid by Black Sabbath.
Let's see what happens with Metalhead audience which is not very open minded here.
Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 28 2014, 05:06 PM
Let's see what happens with Metalhead audience which is not very open minded here.
Hi mate!
Sounds great! I think that probably the most exciting and great moments is coming in the next few days for you and whole band! Remember relax and enjoy for every moments! I'll wish everything best for you and band!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 28 2014, 06:03 PM
Sounds like you are ready! Godspeed mate! Will we see recordings?
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 29 2014, 01:20 AM
knock em dead Gabe, or, Kill em all,or something like that
Posted by: Spock Mar 29 2014, 01:05 PM
Let's see what happens with Metalhead audience which is not very open minded here.
Good luck to you guys, I'm looking forward to hearing how everything went.
It would be hilarious if you guys did an encore set covering Metallica songs - the one's everyone wants to hear most, before they do it.
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 29 2014, 07:30 PM
Best of Luck Gab and all Cirse!!!! Regardless of the Metal head audience....I think you'll be nicely surprised at how well your band will be received!!!
Posted by: capasso2 Mar 29 2014, 09:46 PM
This is like a dream come true for me... I've never thought I would be sharing stage with one of the biggest rock/metal bands ever.
Check the stadium where bands like Black Sabbath, Gun's & Roses, U2 and Pearl Jam have already played...
Just Realized that as i'm posting this, your at the Gig right now lol. ROCK your Socks off Gabe. I love the adrennalyn of being in front of a good crowd, there is nothing like it, and my biggest crowd ever was maybe 300 people lol. So if you do the math, take the emotions i had during my gig with 300 people, Multiply those feelings 55000........By my calculations my Heat would have lept out of my chest and played guitar for me lol. Hope it's going well, and hope you get to meet metallica......well maybe not LARS
Posted by: Marek Rojewski Mar 30 2014, 02:16 PM
I was telling my girlfriend about Cirse few weeks ago and telling that who knows how big the band will become in the following years. Now I log to GMC and see that today Cirse is rocking with Metallica. Mega congrats!:)
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 31 2014, 06:53 AM
Look what I found Gab I am watching you and I wait details 
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 31 2014, 09:03 AM
I am watching you and I wait details Oh that is incredible ! Well done, guys !
Posted by: WeePee Mar 31 2014, 10:52 AM
I am watching you and I wait details Well, heck that's just super awesome !! Did you meet papa Hetfielzz too !?
Posted by: jstcrsn Mar 31 2014, 11:51 AM
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 31 2014, 12:26 PM
Congratulations Gab...I know (from reading certain pages in Spanish on Facebook) that you guys had a really tough time from Metallica fans who were not very nice about a non heavy metal band supporting their band.....Most of them, probably none of them, had ever heard your Band play before they had commented, I am sure...That is typical of one track minded people. When I saw the photo of Lucia, your lead singer standing in front of those fans, some still entering that stadium...I realised what a major task that you guys had to deal with. I have nothing but admiration for all of you and without knowing...know that you would have done a fantastic job under those extremely difficult circumstances...Congratulations Cirse!!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 31 2014, 02:31 PM
Good going man! Big congrats!! I see that Kirk is turning into a respectable gentleman with grey hair Will he start playing the blues in a few years?
Thanks for the pluggin man
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 31 2014, 03:39 PM
Hello friends!! Here I'm back from the best weekend ever!! We had a lot of mixed feelings and everything has been so intense. I would like to tell you in detail the most amazing moments.
Here we go!
Saturday:
I got up at 9 and realized that there wasn't any water in my apartments. Some problem with the water bomb avoid me to wash my teeth!
Then I went to our drummer's rehearsal room where we meet with the band and staff to go to the stadium which is is La Plata, around 100 KM from my home. We travelled listening to Iron Maiden, Pantera & Megadeth. I was feeling exited, anxious, nervous, happy, everything...
When we arrived to La Plata city, both cars where playing Metallica! Yeah, we were very exited. As soon as we get into car parking of the stadium I started to hear extremely loud and heavy guitars being played at the Stadium. Then I said... WOUUU. We dot the accreditations and we get into the stadium... I first went to the backstage to put my bags there, and then I walked to the stadium to see the stage...
I can't explain with words what I felt when I slowly started to see the whole empty stadium, with that big stage, with Metallica's assistant playing riffs with those beautiful ESP guitar... I have to be honest, I cried.
The stadium reminded me to when I was 12 and used to watch Gun's & Roses and Metallica tour documentaries, it looks like those US arenas where they use to play, so all my body felt chills, I couldn't be more happy.
Once the "Orquesta de instrumentos reciclados" checked their lines, we could start checking our sound. As it was late, we had to do some soundcheck with audience there. It wasn't a bad thing because we could interact with people and play some metal covers that they singed with us. The good response from the people during the soundcheck made us feel more relaxed.
Sound check:
Why? People is very passionate in Argentina, and uses to be close minded. There are lots of bands that had really bad time on stage when they didn't fit with the style. Even big, popular bands. Cirse is not Thrash Metal, so we didn't know what could happen. That was the most difficult part of this... not playing in front of 50000 persons, it was how they would react with an alternative rock band with metal influences, and with a girl in vocals.
After the soundcheck we get into the backstage, more relaxed, but still anxious, nervous, exited, happy.. uff again everything!!
At 19 PM, it was already dark, sun was down, and the stadium was full. We had to go to the stage. Those minutes from the back to the stage and the short minutes that we had to wait until we get into the stage has been a blank in mind, the adrenaline with all those mixed feeling again...
We got into the stage, and we did our most powerful show ever. We played good, we sounded good, people respected us and the show ended with a good response from the audience. I'm sure that 80% of those people, never heard Cirse, and there are lots of opinions, people that was surprised, people that liked it, people who only likes Thrash who disliked it, but whatever, we could show that Cirse is a solid rock band that can play in a Stadium for a Metal audience and be respected.
The first seconds (maybe first minutes) my hands weren't totally precise but as soon as I reached the first song solo I was ready to show my skills! I played much more solos and much more shred than habitual. 
As soon as we ended the show, the whole band and team started crying because of the emotion. I don't remember a moment in our band that has been more emotive, our manager, our staff, my brother, my bandmates, everybody crying, totally happy. It was a dream that came true but also very challenging / difficult situation that we could manage successfully. I walked to the backstage and I meet my girlfriend and my mother that were also crying! Both know how much we worked and dedicated to this, and they both are part.
The day was ended for us, but we still could see Metallica rocking the stage. It's always great to see James Hetfield, the boss, rocking a big stadium. He is one of the best front man, metal singer and metal rhythm guitarists that I've ever seen live.
Then we went to the hotel, some guys went out for a beer but I was finished! I had to take a bath and go to sleep.
Sunday:
The second day was more relaxed off course. The tricky part was the first day, now nothing could went wrong. The day was very rainy but the cool thing is that at 5 pm it stopped, and we had another great night.
Again we did a short sound check, this time without audience and everything was ready.
While we were waiting for the show I could meet Kirk Hammett! I said him, hi Kirk! we are the support band, and he said: oh yeah! How are you guys, Did you had a great job yesterday? We gave him our album and we took that picture the picture that you already posted here:
At 19 we went into the stage and the experience was repeated but this time we were even more secure, so we played better, even with more attitude, and my friends said that the sound was better than the first day. I had some problems with the monitoring mix, that made me be a bit distracted the first minutes but then I really enjoyed the show. We had another great show with people respecting us.
Once we get to the backstage, a girl who speak in Enlgish entered into our room and I thought.. yes yes yes.. she said what I was expecting: "Metallica wants to meet Cirse and take a picture with all the band before they go stage".
We waited around 1 hour and suddenly James Hetfield appeared and said, where is Cirse? Slowly the other guys, Kirk, Lars appeared, greet us, asked about the show, I gave our album to Lars, explained that we have been playing for 10 years, that it was our first album.. he asked: Are you very big here? I said: not that big! but we are working hard, and he said ok! I hope that Metallica opens your show any time.. haha and I said: no mate, Metallica is big for ever. In other words, they have been so kind with us, and very friendly.
The epic picture will be shared soon!!
Ok guys, sorry for the long post, but I consider you my friends and I wanted to share this experience which I wish that every musician that dedicates his life to play an instrument and to create music could feel what I've felt this weekend.
Posted by: bleez Mar 31 2014, 03:48 PM
thats amazing. dude, Im so pleased for you and Cirse. Those pictures you posted are just mindblowing!
the whole event is just too awesome for words
Posted by: Sensible Jones Mar 31 2014, 03:49 PM
Truly amazing Gab!!! That must have been such a great experience for you all!!!
Posted by: liveOASISforever Mar 31 2014, 03:50 PM
Massive congratulations Gabriel The whole experience must of being amazing. It must of being in the back off your mind how the crowd would of reacted to your band but you went out there delivered and most importantly had a great time
Onwards and upwards for Cirse Looking forward to seeing the EPIC picture
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 31 2014, 03:55 PM
I cried too As lame as it may sound! I feel you bro! Words would just be in the way! My sincerest congrats!
Posted by: Davidian Mar 31 2014, 04:02 PM
Really amazing! I saw some photos on Facebook and I could only wish I'd be there to see it all happen!
Posted by: klasaine Mar 31 2014, 04:12 PM
Understatement of the morning ...
Sounds/looks like you had a pretty good weekend.
Posted by: Ben Higgins Mar 31 2014, 04:37 PM
What an incredible weekend for you guys.. very happy for you. You all deserve it !!!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 31 2014, 04:44 PM
Thanks for you nice words friends.
Posted by: Hajduk Mar 31 2014, 05:20 PM
Awesome Pic Gab of you guys playing in front of that massive crowd, wow congrats to you and the band
Posted by: Monica Gheorghevici Mar 31 2014, 05:31 PM
Great pictures!!! Seem that Cirse had an amazing weekend filled with a bunch of emotional feelings I'm more than happy for you and I'm sure that, this it's just the beginning for what it will come! Big congrats for all Cirse team!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 31 2014, 06:08 PM
congrats to you and the band I'm more than happy for you and I'm sure that, this it's just the beginning for what it will come! Big congrats for all Cirse team! Thanks a lot friends. We are still like dreaming...
Posted by: wavo Mar 31 2014, 06:25 PM
What an awesome weekend Gab! I loved reading your story, so happy for you. You rock!
Posted by: krakou Mar 31 2014, 06:57 PM
Really, really happy for you and your band Gabe.
You're such a nice and open minded dude, so much dedicated to music and motivated to share your passion.
Was great to read your review !
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Mar 31 2014, 07:22 PM
You're such a nice and open minded dude, so much dedicated to music and motivated to share your passion.
Was great to read your review !
thanks for you kind words guys. I'm glad that I can share with you the details of such a big experience. And once again, I hope that you guys live a similar experience soon.
Posted by: SlowFingaX Mar 31 2014, 08:05 PM
I'm very happy for you mate! Sounds that you had very awesome weekend
Your story about last weekend was very interesting to read and full of emotions.
Thanks for so detailed description about it.
It made me feel so good and happy for your and the whole band. Remember those feelings.
Very big congrats!!! 
Posted by: Headbanger Mar 31 2014, 08:06 PM
That's Brilliant Gab...Congrats to you all,you deserved that...I'm very relieved it went well and I am sure you will find yourself supporting other big Bands now...Maybe topping the bill!!!! Loved the photos and story!!!
Posted by: philm Mar 31 2014, 09:09 PM
Wow amazing gab! Many congratulations, you and your band deserve it! And now I can also say my guitar mentor supported Metallica
Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 1 2014, 11:53 AM
So did You give an autograph to Kirk ? Did they let You play guest solo in "Master of Puppets" ?
Posted by: jstcrsn Apr 1 2014, 01:27 PM
Here we go!
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Ok guys, sorry for the long post, but I consider you my friends and I wanted to share this experience which I wish that every musician that dedicates his life to play an instrument and to create music could feel what I've felt this weekend.
Tears in my eyes reading about yours , thanks for letting us in and giving us enough of the story that we could empathize like we were there watching you.And we feel like much more than friends
Posted by: TeoWulf Apr 1 2014, 01:39 PM
That's awesome Gab
I hope this is only the begining
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 1 2014, 03:03 PM
Your story about last weekend was very interesting to read and full of emotions.
Thanks for so detailed description about it.
It made me feel so good and happy for your and the whole band. Remember those feelings.
Very big congrats!!!
Thanks friend! I won't forget this beautiful weekend.
Thanks for your support mate. I feel the positive energy.
hahaha yeah, you can, but it doesn't make a difference in my teaching quality.
Did they let You play guest solo in "Master of Puppets" ?hahaha no, we just talked and took some pics. When we took the photo with the whole band he was the only one with his guitar, warming up.
Thanks for your nice words! I really wanted you to connect to what happened.
Posted by: PosterBoy Apr 1 2014, 09:01 PM
We're all so proud of you and Cirse, It's a great motivation to see these sort of opportunities happening to a band and musicians because of hard work and determination.
Posted by: Rileyandrew29 Apr 1 2014, 09:53 PM
Wow!!! That is amazing!! Congrats my friend
Thanks you for sharing your experience in such detail!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 1 2014, 09:58 PM
Gabi! Now, what will the outcome of this gig bring up for Cirse? I always like to enjoy the moment, but it's always important to see how you can project this awesomely incredible experience into the future of your band. You can't stop, that's for certain, so I am sure a lot of thoughts swarm in your mind
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 1 2014, 10:05 PM
Hey guys! Here you can see pics from the show and backstage:
http://tinyurl.com/mc65294
and believe it or not, this pic was shared by a fan at our facebook telling that James was watching our show from there!! 
I always like to enjoy the moment, but it's always important to see how you can project this awesomely incredible experience into the future of your band. You can't stop, that's for certain, so I am sure a lot of thoughts swarm in your mind yes! life continues! We have an important gig on 12th April at the center of the city and then we start with many gigs in the whole country. The idea is to reach other countries too, let's see what happens.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 2 2014, 08:09 AM
I'd love to see the day when someone takes a pic of James Hetfield watching my gig
Good thing mate - a band is like a business - you always have to think about what you need to do next
Posted by: Darius Wave Apr 2 2014, 08:32 AM
Gabriel...did You ever feel that no matter for how many people You play, stage is always same small ? I mean not the space literally but the feeling of being in some narrow place while all those people are somewhere out there ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 2 2014, 08:04 PM
I mean not the space literally but the feeling of being in some narrow place while all those people are somewhere out there ?I'm not sure about the feeling that you describe mate... but I can say I just noticed that the Stadium was full when I saw the pictures later. I didn't note the immensity of the show while we were playing. Even I didn't know that we were using the big lateral screens.
and this is the big moment:
Posted by: Rammikin Apr 3 2014, 02:54 AM
Absolutely amazing!
At 00:42 in the video when you're talking to James, I can just barely make out what you're saying to him:
Gabe: "Great job on Master of Puppets James. You're almost there, just keep practicing at a slower tempo." Congratulations and I hope many more great things come to you from this.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 3 2014, 11:47 PM
and this is the big moment:
That moment... I know how it feels to be SO into what you have to do, that you don't notice anything else. But seriously man, you are in the Argentinian history books along with Cirse! Congrats once again!
Posted by: Ben Higgins Apr 4 2014, 08:54 AM
I saw this on FB.. just epic. How amazing did you feel at that moment ?
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 5 2014, 07:43 PM
At 00:42 in the video when you're talking to James, I can just barely make out what you're saying to him:
Gabe: "Great job on Master of Puppets James. You're almost there, just keep practicing at a slower tempo."
Congratulations and I hope many more great things come to you from this.hahaha not exacly!
thanks a lot mate. Thanks a lot my friend.
uff I couldn't feel more happy, I think that I could touch my ears with my smile..
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 6 2014, 05:54 PM
Haha! Kirk looks like such a distinguished gentleman
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 6 2014, 05:59 PM
hahah yeah, his face gesture added to his guitar that seems to be a sword...
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 7 2014, 10:09 AM
Haha! Never thought of it that way, but it could definitely be the image of a knightly gentleman indeed
BTW - have you managed to establish a connection with their management as well? That could open A LOT of doors
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 7 2014, 03:37 PM
BTW - have you managed to establish a connection with their management as well? That could open A LOT of doors
yes, off course our manager is in contact with both the promoter of the show and the band's manager.
Posted by: Mudbone Apr 8 2014, 02:56 AM
This is so awesome Gabe Of all the tens of thousands of bands that exist in the world, only a few have managed to share the stage with Metallica. This is quite an accomplishment, especially considering you're not even in the same genre. This also definitely added a few inches to your Mini Me
But the real question we all have is, did you manage steal Kirk Hammett's Wah pedal?
Posted by: AK Rich Apr 8 2014, 05:46 AM
You guys are on the road to greatness Gabriel, congrats once again! Cirse rocks! Have you guys considered recording an album with the vocals in English to perhaps expand your fanbase internationally? Or have you already and I somehow missed it? I love the music, but I wish I could understand more of the lyrics. My Spanish is definitely lacking and maybe just good enough to get me by on vacation. Thanks for sharing all the great pics and stories!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 8 2014, 07:31 AM
Perfect!
Now, as Mr. Rich said - the english album versions have to rise up in order to make you guys more well known in Europe and the USA. It would be awesome to tour together in Europe
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 8 2014, 04:28 PM
Have you guys considered recording an album with the vocals in English to perhaps expand your fanbase internationally? Or have you already and I somehow missed it? I love the music, but I wish I could understand more of the lyrics. My Spanish is definitely lacking and maybe just good enough to get me by on vacation. Thanks for sharing all the great pics and stories! Now, as Mr. Rich said - the english album versions have to rise up in order to make you guys more well known in Europe and the USA. It would be awesome to tour together in Europe Yeah, this is something that we have been thinking during these 10 years. We did some experiments, but never very seriously. We are even trying to reach other Latin American countries. It's difficult and slow when you don't have support and money. We should do some promo gig in México and other countries but it would mean a lot of money to take all the band and the team there. We couldn't do it yet, and we didn't found promoters interested in doing it. I think that this same thing could happen with other countries with the English versions... not sure. We are working hard, and English versions are on the list.
I also talked in other thread about some prejudices that Argentinean people has with local bands that sing in English, that's another thing that makes us think on it twice.
Posted by: DeGroot Apr 9 2014, 02:01 AM
Sorry for the late "congrats" but I didn't see the news that you played the shows until now! Reading through your experience and seeing all the pictures is just amazing. It is great that Metallica took the time to meet you guys. The whole experience must have felt surreal.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Apr 9 2014, 02:12 AM
Sadly, not singing in English does seriously limit the ability of the music to "TRAVEL" as well as it might otherwise if it were sung in either Mandarin or English
I also talked in other thread about some prejudices that Argentinean people has with local bands that sing in English, that's another thing that makes us think on it twice.
Posted by: Mudbone Apr 9 2014, 05:40 AM
What's interesting is that it's not just American and British listeners that want songs performed in English, it's pretty much the whole world that prefers it. It's really because English has become such a ubiquitous language that a person in Slovakia probably would rather have music performed in English instead of French, simply because most of the other music they have been exposed to has been in English.
It's also why this Swedish guitar site is in English and not Swedish
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 9 2014, 07:51 AM
I also talked in other thread about some prejudices that Argentinean people has with local bands that sing in English, that's another thing that makes us think on it twice.
I understand perfectly, as we are in the same situation in respect to knowing what we need to do, but lacking the resources at the time being. I would try the following strategy - promote the English versions only outside Argentina and Latin America in general and see what happens. Your fan base can't be angry with you for trying to reach other places of the world, can they?
Posted by: Drag0nz&meTaL Apr 9 2014, 12:34 PM
This is like a dream come true for me... I've never thought I would be sharing stage with one of the biggest rock/metal bands ever.
Check the stadium where bands like Black Sabbath, Gun's & Roses, U2 and Pearl Jam have already played...
you are living my dream man thats AWSOME!!!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 9 2014, 01:22 PM
yeah, they shouldn't... I will talk again about this with the guys...
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 10 2014, 11:57 AM
I think we could use our little project idea for a mutually beneficial promo
Write me when you guys are ready
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 12 2014, 03:05 AM
Write me when you guys are ready Definitely! I will do what I promised.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 12 2014, 09:15 PM
Most excellent
Waiting your message, good Sir!
Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 20 2014, 10:16 AM
This photo is unreal Gabe. I asked Ben if he was high on life so I have no more expressions left for you, but I can tell you my arms are seriously blue after pinching myself excessively!
It must have been a valuable lesson to see that even these unquestionable musician Gods have their human sides as well (or do they?!)
Posted by: tonyk Apr 20 2014, 11:15 AM
Amazing Gab.Hope this is start of even bigger things for your band
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 20 2014, 05:07 PM
This photo is unreal Gabe. I asked Ben if he was high on life so I have no more expressions left for you, but I can tell you my arms are seriously blue after pinching myself excessively!
It must have been a valuable lesson to see that even these unquestionable musician Gods have their human sides as well (or do they?!)
hahahah thanks for your words Kris. You're right, making contact with them in this way makes you see their human side and you finally discover that they are very talented guys, who were born at the right place, at the right moment, who followed a dream and that have been working very hard for lots of years. They deserve everything they have.
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Apr 20 2014, 08:23 PM
Well put Gabi You summed up quite every element needed for the success of a band!
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Apr 21 2014, 04:43 AM
You summed up quite every element needed for the success of a band!the perfect ingredients...
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