http://www.extremeheadphones.com

http://www.bigbangdist.com/metrophones.htm

Both of those work fabulously for me. I've been at it for over 45 years and have lost quite a bit of hearing, not to mention the constant ringing of Tinnitus. I have gone to isolation phones each and every time I sit behind the kit. It has helped and allows me to continue my passion for playing without further damaging my auricle canals. I honestly could care less what it looks like when I play live and have these on. The alternative would be the decision of a fool. I try hard to limit that particular label.

Promise a Kieth Moon finnish,...there wont be anything next to ya !!

I built a plywood wall 2'X4',carpeted on 2 sides that cut the initial loud burst-it stands up like an office divider.A real band must make concessions to each other regarding volume,tempos etc.to make the FINAL PRODUCT as good as possible.Maybe your bass player has a hearing deficiency and needs an in-ear monitor.

I'd try to out smoke 'em! The "stoned-er" you get, the better it sounds, right? :-)

B

PS - How ridiculous. You have to build a wall.......

Matt - you really need to find a new band to play with! Unless you're a toker yourself, it must be a drag for you when the rest of the band is getting loaded and acting stupid. These guys do not sound serious, or professional - at all. Those kinds of bands fall apart from their own gravity at some point anyway. Start your band shopping early this year!

Re: The bass player.

If the guy does not respond to a civil request to move his amp somewhere away from you, (if being reasonable doesn't work...) then Id look him dead in his little pink eyes (best done when he's real high) and in a raspy, whispered voice, I'd swear on my mothers grave that I will obliterate his amplifier if he doesn't move it. If nothing else, it -will- get his attention. It may even sober him up! lol

I also kinda like the, Keith Moon idea!

Not worth it damaging your hearing even if it's music you really love. It's a serious health issue for you and the bass player needs to understand that. Try talking/reasoning first. If no response, then go 'Postal' on his a$$!

Bad situation bro. Shop for another band. Save your ears, your sanity and your lungs!

John

Matt, you're one of the really good guys out there. You don't need this BS.

Purdie is absolutely right. Start looking for some good guys who enjoy playing what you like and dump these morons as soon as possible. Playing in a band is supposed to be fun. Sounds like you're not having much of that, my friend. You deserve better.

Brian

I agree with Purdie, plus it would be a real drag to end up getting busted because your band mates are smoking. Something to consider

Hearing protection is a must. A wall might help, however, keep in mind that low end is generally non-directional so a wall won't provide as much protection as you might think. It couldn't hurt though.

Find a new band. They are out there.

Try getting him to push the amp closer to the front of the stage. If it is that loud you should be able to hear it and most of the volume will be out in front of you. If he doesn't respond I'd say it is time for a new band.

Depending on what stage of life you are at and how much you love this band, why put up with that? Ask your self how much it means to play with these guys.........find another band.....Hmmmm