Totally agree.
Much prefer smaller venues.
Seen some great rock/metal gigs over the last year or two at Tramshed, Cardiff Uni, Sin City in Swansea - all at realistic prices too.
As much as I like Metallica they can kiss my arse if they think I'm paying 100 notes per ticket.
The only exception I've made is paying £55 a ticket for Iron Maiden and that's because it's been a while since I've seen them.
as for those kvnts on get me in etc. - fecking parasites.