Who has the loudest concert ever?

Manowar – Germany (2008) – 139 dB
In 1984, Manowar broke the Guinness World Record for the loudest performance, a record they have topped twice since.
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Who is the loudest concert ever?

1972. Deep Purple was recognised by The Guinness Book of World Records as the "globe's loudest band" for a concert at the London Rainbow Theatre, during which the sound reached 117 dB and three members of the audience fell unconscious.
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Which band has the loudest concert?

To achieve their loud sound, Deep Purple bought a 10,000-watt Marshall PA system. One show was so loud that three people standing near speakers were knocked unconscious. In 1972, The Guinness Book Of Records crowned Deep Purple the world's loudest band after 117 decibels were registered at London's Rainbow Theatre.
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How loud is the loudest rock concert?

Manowar Concert – 139 dB

Manowar is a heavy metal band that holds the record for 'World's Loudest Band'. Believe it or not, that record exists. And they hold it. The rock concert decibel level they reached is 139 dB.
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What decibel level is rock concert?

The average noise volume at a concert or festival is around 100 decibels.
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How many decibels is a gunshot?

Firearms Are Loud

Almost all firearms create noise that is over the 140-dB level. A small . 22-caliber rifle can produce noise around 140 dB, while big-bore rifles and pistols can produce sound over 175 dB.
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What is the loudest a concert can be?

In 2008, Sleazy Joe performed what was irrefutably the loudest concert ever recorded in Hassleholm. The sound pressure levels measured an ear-boggling peak of 143.2 decibels! Beat that, Manowar.
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How loud is dangerously loud?

Common Sources of Noise and Decibel Levels

Noise above 70 dB over a prolonged period of time may start to damage your hearing. Loud noise above 120 dB can cause immediate harm to your ears.
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How loud was Led Zeppelin?

Led Zeppelin is arguably one of the best rock bands of all time; they are also one of the loudest. They cemented their legacy way back in 1969 when they toured North America. Every date was booming, often culminating in a rollicking rendition of Heartbreaker that reached 130 decibels (dB).
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What was the longest concert ever?

Organizers of last year's 18-day concert at the Earl of Whitchurch Pub had already planned a victory celebration this weekend. They just didn't have the official record yet. It's official and (finally) Guinness-certified: Stouffville holds the world record for the longest concert in recorded history.
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What is the deepest concert?

Who knew that was even a thing? The Shaft Bottom Boys played for nearly an hour more than 6,000 feet below sea level. The venue was the Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Ontario, a community with a deep history in mining.
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Where are the loudest seats at a concert?

The Almost-Middle Is the Sweet Spot

Then, pick seats to the left or right of that area. Speakers are generally set up to hit the middle of most venues, especially indoor facilities such as concert halls. If you're going to an outdoor concert at an open-ceiling arena or long, runway-style venue, use your best judgment.
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What was the loudest ever recorded?

The loudest sound in recorded history came from the volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island Krakatoa at 10.02 a.m. on August 27, 1883. The explosion caused two thirds of the island to collapse and formed tsunami waves as high as 46 m (151 ft) rocking ships as far away as South Africa.
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Who has the loudest scream on Earth?

The current shouting record has been held by Annalisa Wray since 1994. At the Citybus Challenge in Belfast, Northern Ireland, she ironically yelled the word "quiet" to a level of 121.7 dBA. That's almost as loud as a jet engine!
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What's the loudest sound ever recorded?

On the morning of 27 August 1883, on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa, a volcanic eruption produced what scientists believe to be the loudest sound produced on the surface of the planet, estimated at 310 decibels (dB).
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Who is the loudest rock group ever?

Deep Purple Concert – 117 dB

This 70s hard rock quintet can really blow the roof off a venue with its chunky guitar riffs and thunderous drum beats. At one point, it was recognized as the loudest band of all time by the Guinness Book of World Records after playing a famously noisy show at the Rainbow Theater in London.
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How loud is a Metallica concert?

Metallica, according to reports, played music at a decibel level of 126. The sound of a sand blaster blowing loud enough to be heard far away is much louder than you'd expect.
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How loud was Ted Nugent?

Nugent boasts that his is the loudest band of any touring today. The decibels are 130 (that's damage-to-your-ear-level) ten feet in front of the amps. (He, himself, wears ear plugs.) "When you come into a place, you might as well devastate it."
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How loud is a jet engine?

The outside of aircraft engines (around 140 dB at takeoff) and conditions on other aircraft may have higher or lower noise levels.
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Can ears heal after loud noises?

Normal hearing usually returns within a few hours to a few days. This is because the hair cells, similar to blades of grass, will bend more if the sound is louder. But they will become straight again after a recovery period. However, if loud noise damaged too many of the hair cells, some of them will die.
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How loud is too loud for a baby?

Noisy toys and games can cause hearing damage. If a toy sounds loud to an adult, it is much louder to a baby or child. Toys should not exceed 80 to 85 decibels (e.g., alarm clock).
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How loud is 142 decibels?

120 – 140 decibels: Such as, a rock concert, auto racing, or a hammer pounding a nail. 125 – 155 decibels: Like, firecrackers or fireworks, or a jet engine. 170 – 190 decibels: For example, a shot gun blast or a rocket lift off.
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Why is 194 dB the loudest sound possible?

At 194 dB, the energy in the sound waves starts distorting and they create a complete vacuum between themselves. The sound is no longer moving through the air, but is in fact pushing the air along with it, forming a pressurized wall of moving air.
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How loud is 130 decibels?

130 dB is extremely loud and equivalent to: a jet take-off. the loudest rock concert ever recorded. a gunshot at close range.
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