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  1. Guaranteed there are going to be so many non snooker fans seeing Wu Yize’s win and hearing the Crucible crowd chant, “Wuuuuu” and thinking they are booing the guy 😆

    #Snooker #Crucible #snookerworldchampionship

  2. Guaranteed there are going to be so many non snooker fans seeing Wu Yize’s win and hearing the Crucible crowd chant, “Wuuuuu” and thinking they are booing the guy 😆

    #Snooker #Crucible #snookerworldchampionship

  3. After working for WSP Textiles for nearly 10 years, Mrs ‘I might be able to get tickets’ really pulls it out the bag. #snooker #snookerworldchampionship #crucible

  4. CW: Sport , Snooker

    Once the audience has sat down, send everyone a text on the number they used when buying their ticket - soon find out whose phone isn’t off then.

    #Snooker #SnookerWorldChampionship #Crucible

  5. CW: Sport , Snooker

    Once the audience has sat down, send everyone a text on the number they used when buying their ticket - soon find out whose phone isn’t off then.

    #Snooker #SnookerWorldChampionship #Crucible

  6. SHOCK WAVES AT THE CRUCIBLE: MURPHY ADVANCES, ALLEN'S DREAM DISSOLVES

    Shaun Murphy beat John Higgins 17-15 to reach the World Snooker Championship final. Higgins missed a key shot allowing Murphy to win.

    #WorldSnooker #ShaunMurphy #JohnHiggins #Crucible #SnookerFinal

    newsletter.tf/murphy-reaches-w

  7. Murphy Overcomes Higgins in Crucible Semi-Final Thriller

    Shaun Murphy won 17-15 against John Higgins in the World Snooker Championship semi-final on February 5, 2026. He moves to the final.

    #Snooker #ShaunMurphy #JohnHiggins #Crucible #WorldChampionship

    newsletter.tf/shaun-murphy-bea

  8. HIGGINS ERASES O'SULLIVAN LEAD IN CRUCIBLE THRILLER

    John Higgins came back from a big lead to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in the World Snooker Championship on April 27, 2026. O'Sullivan's chance for an 8th title is over.

    #Higgins #OSullivan #WorldSnookerChampionship #Crucible #Snooker

    newsletter.tf/higgins-beats-os

  9. Great snooker! Today at The Crucible has been immense, two matches down to the final frame and what a result for Vafaei

    #BBCSnooker #Snooker #Crucible #Vafaei

  10. #BBCsnooker Re #SnookerWorldChampionship at the #Crucible, these #snooker pros obviously have excellent powers of concentration BUT they are not robots, & the noise coming from the neighbouring table & crowd is surely too much for proper competition. davidfranks.blogspot.com

  11. People leaving their mobile phones on at !!!!!

  12. People leaving their mobile phones on at #Crucible !!!!!

  13. Jak Jones Navigates Snooker's Gauntlet Towards Sheffield Glory

    How is Jak Jones performing at the 2026 World Snooker Championship? Learn about his recent match results and his journey at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

    #snooker, #jakjones, #crucible, #sheffield, #worldsnooker

    newsletter.tf/jak-jones-snooke

  14. Jak Jones is fighting to stay in the 2026 World Snooker Championship at the Crucible. This is a big test after his difficult season of form.

    #snooker, #jakjones, #crucible, #sheffield, #worldsnooker
    newsletter.tf/jak-jones-snooke

  15. Re the line-up for the #WorldSnookerChampionship at the #Crucible, can we PLEASE make the #Ashes, rather, a #snooker competition between England & China, such that, as a repat, I can have some peace?! My #poem on "Repatriating - Australia to England" walkaboutsverse.blogspot.com/2

  16. Crucible – Hail to the Force Review

    By Steel Druhm

    By: Nameless_n00b_604

    Whether you’re a fledgling artist or an industry veteran, the process of making music is hard, strewn with obstacles internal and external. For the speed/US-inspired power metallers Crucible, that obstacle was Mother Nature, who gifted them a massive snowstorm that drastically impeded their studio time to record their debut album Hail to the Force. The Danes, thus, banged out the entire ten-track, thirty-seven-minute record in a week. For a young band recording a debut together, that’s nuts. But we’re not here for the story—we’re here for the album, a throwback affair of promo-purported “ferocious aggression with strong melodies and epic heavy metal atmospheres.” Did Nature not want this thing made, or was she testing Crucible to give Hail to the Force the fire they need to stand amongst the Metal Gods they venerate?

    Crucible really likes the ’80s. Throughout Hail to the Force, Crucible administer Judas Priestly heroics at Riotous speeds, ripping Defenders of the Faith leads on the title track and injecting “Savage Weapon” with Thundersteel adrenaline. Openers “Deathdealer” and “Embrace of Steele” are as archetypically speed metal as they come, awash with thundering drums and bass by Ole Iversen and Kenneth Frandsen respectively, soaring vocals by Phillip Butler (Pectora) and massively palm-muted riffs by guitarists Thomas Carnell (Impalers) and Jon Brogård. “Manic Minute” sees Butler deliver power metal wails as the band rages with Motörhead delinquency, while “Far Beyond the Grave” revels in the retro futuristic aesthetics of Iron Maiden’s Somewhere in Time. They even recall fellow throwback acts, deploying belligerent vocals on “Evilforce” reminiscent of Livewire and the modernly loud, yet organic production of Riot City. Without question, Crucible is married to their influences.

    Crucible brings talent and vitality to Hail to the Force, but never escapes their influences’ shadows. Stomping the pedal down and rarely letting up, with “Evilforce” and “Mad Minute” showcasing their most frantic capabilities, Crucible can’t be accused of sluggishness. Neither could their guitarists be justly labeled as shlubs: their solos are brimming with sharp, vintage shredding and tasteful sweeping. But too often, Crucible stick to the speed metal playbook like glue. “Deathdealer,” “Savage Weapon” and the title track mimic thrashy power metal riffs and piercing wails done countless times before them, leaving little of their own DNA in the mix. Rhythmically, Crucible keeps it basic, only flirting with groove on “Far Beyond the Grave” and some surprise stop-and-starts throughout. Unexpectedly, the instrumental “While My Guitar Gently Sweeps” with its Bladerunner-evocative synth-scape, relaxed tempo and root-note-escaping bass lines showcase Crucible at their freshest and reveal how one-note much of the other songs can be. Hail to the Force is undeniably fun, but its derivativeness leaves it stuck in the realm of mere tribute.

    Sadly, awkward songwriting pulls Hail to the Force down further. Crucible’s short-and-sweet songcraft is admirable, demonstrating a willingness to self-edit, but many tracks feel somewhat half-baked. “Deathdealer’s” solo ends anticlimactically, while “Mad Minute” wraps up with little resolution following its solo. Despite short runtimes, over-repetition remains a problem, with “Redwing” wearing thin its Maidenesque “oh-oh” bridge and the title track wearing its name out with overuse. Vocals can also flounder, as Butler’s lines—kept primarily to a high, strained register—are sometimes clunky. “Embrace of Steele’s” chorus sounds off-balance, like it’s rushing through its last couple lines, while the melismatic runs in “Far Beyond the Grave” don’t sound strictly in-key. Butler’s best performance is on “Splashed to the Four Winds,” a Judas Priest-like bruiser where he plays a veritable Halford and, coincidentally, sings lower than normal. Nothing on Hail to the Force is bad or—worse—boring, but enough nitpicks keep most of Crucible’s offerings from reaching their fullest potential.

    Hail to the Force is enjoyable, but I know Crucible have more interesting material in them. Crucible know how to trim down, which is half the battle of good music, but now they need to learn when to let loose. If the power and chutzpah Crucible exhibited on this record were to appear on a more adventurously diverse sophomore release, it would make for a gangbusters follow-up. But as is, fans of the olde school will likely appreciate Hail to the Force’s retro aesthetics, youthful enthusiasm, and proficient musicianship. I just hope Mother Nature cuts Crucible a break for their next one.

    Rating: Mixed.
    DR: 6 | Review Format: 320 kb/s mp3
    Label: From the Vaults
    Websites: crucibledk.bandcamp | facebook.com/cruciblespeedmetal | instagram.com/cruciblespeedmetal
    Release Date: September 12th, 2025

    #25 #2025 #Crucible #DanishMetal #FromTheVaults #HailToTheForce #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LiveWire #Motörhead #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #Riot #RiotCity #RiotV #Sep25 #SpeedMetal

  17. Crucible – Hail to the Force Review By Andy-War-Hall

    Whether you’re a fledgling artist or an industry veteran, the process of making music is hard, strewn with obstacles internal and external. For the speed/US-inspired power metallers Crucible, that obstacle was Mother Nature, who gifted them a massive snowstorm that drastically impeded their studio time to record their debut album Hail to the Force. The Danes, thus, banged out the entire ten-track, thirty-seven-minute record in a week. For a young band recording a debut together, that’s nuts. But we’re not here for the story—we’re here for the album, a throwback affair of promo-purported “ferocious aggression with strong melodies and epic heavy metal atmospheres.” Did Nature not want this thing made, or was she testing Crucible to give Hail to the Force the fire they need to stand amongst the Metal Gods they venerate?

    Crucible really likes the ’80s. Throughout Hail to the Force, Crucible administer Judas Priestly heroics at Riotous speeds, ripping Defenders of the Faith leads on the title track and injecting “Savage Weapon” with Thundersteel adrenaline. Openers “Deathdealer” and “Embrace of Steele” are as archetypically speed metal as they come, awash with thundering drums and bass by Ole Iversen and Kenneth Frandsen respectively, soaring vocals by Phillip Butler (Pectora) and massively palm-muted riffs by guitarists Thomas Carnell (Impalers) and Jon Brogård. “Manic Minute” sees Butler deliver power metal wails as the band rages with Motörhead delinquency, while “Far Beyond the Grave” revels in the retro futuristic aesthetics of Iron Maiden’s Somewhere in Time. They even recall fellow throwback acts, deploying belligerent vocals on “Evilforce” reminiscent of Livewire and the modernly loud, yet organic production of Riot City. Without question, Crucible is married to their influences.

    Hail To The Force by Crucible

    Crucible brings talent and vitality to Hail to the Force, but never escapes their influences’ shadows. Stomping the pedal down and rarely letting up, with “Evilforce” and “Mad Minute” showcasing their most frantic capabilities, Crucible can’t be accused of sluggishness. Neither could their guitarists be justly labeled as shlubs: their solos are brimming with sharp, vintage shredding and tasteful sweeping. But too often, Crucible stick to the speed metal playbook like glue. “Deathdealer,” “Savage Weapon” and the title track mimic thrashy power metal riffs and piercing wails done countless times before them, leaving little of their own DNA in the mix. Rhythmically, Crucible keeps it basic, only flirting with groove on “Far Beyond the Grave” and some surprise stop-and-starts throughout. Unexpectedly, the instrumental “While My Guitar Gently Sweeps” with its Bladerunner-evocative synth-scape, relaxed tempo and root-note-escaping bass lines showcase Crucible at their freshest and reveal how one-note much of the other songs can be. Hail to the Force is undeniably fun, but its derivativeness leaves it stuck in the realm of mere tribute.

    Sadly, awkward songwriting pulls Hail to the Force down further. Crucible’s short-and-sweet songcraft is admirable, demonstrating a willingness to self-edit, but many tracks feel somewhat half-baked. “Deathdealer’s” solo ends anticlimactically, while “Mad Minute” wraps up with little resolution following its solo. Despite short runtimes, over-repetition remains a problem, with “Redwing” wearing thin its Maidenesque “oh-oh” bridge and the title track wearing its name out with overuse. Vocals can also flounder, as Butler’s lines—kept primarily to a high, strained register—are sometimes clunky. “Embrace of Steele’s” chorus sounds off-balance, like it’s rushing through its last couple lines, while the melismatic runs in “Far Beyond the Grave” don’t sound strictly in-key. Butler’s best performance is on “Splashed to the Four Winds,” a Judas Priest-like bruiser where he plays a veritable Halford and, coincidentally, sings lower than normal. Nothing on Hail to the Force is bad or—worse—boring, but enough nitpicks keep most of Crucible’s offerings from reaching their fullest potential.

    Hail to the Force is enjoyable, but I know Crucible have more interesting material in them. Crucible know how to trim down, which is half the battle of good music, but now they need to learn when to let loose. If the power and chutzpah Crucible exhibited on this record were to appear on a more adventurously diverse sophomore release, it would make for a gangbusters follow-up. But as is, fans of the olde school will likely appreciate Hail to the Force’s retro aesthetics, youthful enthusiasm, and proficient musicianship. I just hope Mother Nature cuts Crucible a break for their next one.

    Rating: Mixed.
    DR: 6 | Review Format: 320 kb/s mp3
    Label: From the Vaults
    Websites: crucibledk.bandcamp | facebook.com/cruciblespeedmetal | instagram.com/cruciblespeedmetal
    Release Date: September 12th, 2025

    #25 #2025 #Crucible #DanishMetal #FromTheVaults #HailToTheForce #HeavyMetal #IronMaiden #JudasPriest #LiveWire #Motörhead #PowerMetal #Review #Reviews #Riot #RiotCity #RiotV #Sep25 #SpeedMetal
  18. For #Trump, the nation is less a #MeltingPot where #different #cultures combine harmoniously than a #crucible where foreign notions are burned off & a #homogeneous mix emerges.

    “America has always welcomed those who embrace our values, assimilate into our society, & pledge allegiance to our country,” he writes. “By taking this oath, you have forged a sacred bond with our Nation, her traditions, her history, her culture, & her values.”

    #assimilate #obey #UnitedStates #AmericanAutocracy

  19. For #Trump, the nation is less a #MeltingPot where #different #cultures combine harmoniously than a #crucible where foreign notions are burned off & a #homogeneous mix emerges.

    “America has always welcomed those who embrace our values, assimilate into our society, & pledge allegiance to our country,” he writes. “By taking this oath, you have forged a sacred bond with our Nation, her traditions, her history, her culture, & her values.”

    #assimilate #obey #UnitedStates #AmericanAutocracy

  20. Very well played by #Zhao - Still feel a bit sad. No final for The Rocket.

    #Crucible #Snooker #OSullivan

  21. DIY Microwave Crucibles - You know the problem. You are ready to melt some metal in your microwave oven, and... - hackaday.com/2025/02/12/diy-mi #metalcasting #mischacks #crucible

  22. @steampunk Since leaving the SF Bay area in 2020, I miss my #Dickens, #Crucible, #Steampunk & #ClockworkAlchemy friends! And I love The Steampunk Explorer. Image from the Steampunk Invasion of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair 2012.

  23. Road to Bloodstock 2024: Crucible

    Our regular run-down of as many of the upcoming Bloodstock bands as we can get to talk to us! Crucible play the New Blood stage on the Sunday…

    Simple things first – where are you guys from?

    We are from Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

    How long have you been playing together as a band?

    We formed just under a year ago after finishing s

    moshville.co.uk/interview/2024

    #Interviews #Bloodstock #Crucible

  24. I I believe I haven't posted on the #snooker championships yet this year.
    So this is my first post for the 2024 World Championships.
    I hope they stay in the #Crucible, but I understand the need for more space and more seats. But why would it have to move to another continent? Why not - if need be- find another venue in the UK or Ireland?
    All the talk about Saudi Arabia is very disturbing.
    Back to the match between Wilson and Gilbert...
    #snookerworldchampionship

  25. Anyone wanna front me a few hundred thousand dollars so I can simply move to London's West End and camp out there for a decade or so? I love their version of #Broadway

    youtu.be/qsMw6Q2YvPA

    #Salem #Crucible #Theater #Theatre

  26. This #snooker result just goes to show that winning at the #Crucible is a unique challenge. It’s gruelling, and when things aren’t going your way, you still have to just hunch down and build yourself back up. The people who can do that are the ones who can take the trophy.

  27. (2/x)
    Den Plan mit der kleinen Dorfrunde hatte ich bereits am Ende meiner Straße verworfen und bin stattdessen Richtung Rur gefahren, die entlang bis Körrenzig, und von dort die alte Bahntrasse nach Baal.
    Eigentlich wollte ich ja die Halbfinals im #Snooker aus dem #Crucible gucken, und wie zum Ausgleich kam ich durch das Heimatdorf von "Der Stimme des Snooker" Rolf Kalb (Das Ortsschild "Doveren" des Hauptdorfes habe ich glatt verpasst).

  28. wait, what? Brecel beat O'Sullivan? I'd already given up on Brecel after the early session. 😆

    tags: #snooker #brecel #osullivan #crucible