There is a God!!!
They say that music can tame the soul of a beast. I really don't know how true that is. But music makes me feel alive! It maybe a cliche, but it is true. No matter where I am, as long as I have my music ringing in my ears, I feel comfortable. There was a time when I used to practically live for my music. That may not be the sole cause of my existence right now, but my feelings/enthusiasm haven't changed one bit. Can you even imagine how I would feel if bands like Symphony-X, Nevermore, Fear Factory, Dream Theater and Megadeth amongst others, played at the same venue????
IT WAS NOT WOODSTOCK, PEOPLE!!!
There is a small amphi-theatre in the city of Irvine (about 18 miles from where I live), which plays host to many concerts. Oh boy, am I glad it is, as is!!!
It was a hot California afternoon, when the first band on the second stage - Bobaflex, started the proceedings. They are an alternative band with hip-hop influences. The band, though they did not play my kind of music, were extremely tight on stage (the bass player had his guitar up so high on his chest, it appeared as if he was in pain when playing, at times!). Then came the band Dry Kill Logic. The band appears to be influenced by Pantera and System of a Down. Their energy on stage was awesome! This band would definitely get my vote for stage prescence, if any awards were to be given out.
Then, the sea of people moved to the main stage where Nevermore had started their performance. This is an extreme thrash metal band. The band promised to "bastardize" the 1960's classic - Sounds of Silence. Oh boy, did they bastardize it or what!!!! Though it would have been good if they did not convert a 1960's rock and roll(??!!) classic into a moshing song, I donot regret what I saw and heard. :)))) They ended their setlist with the title track of their album Enemies of Reality.
I headed back to the second stage where Symphony-X were on. This progressive band is mindblowingly tight!!! The crowd that was quite sedate, even during the Nevermore performance, rose to its feet and you could see people swaying to the music (probably a decent way to address head-banging...hehhee!!!). Then I went back to the main stage to witness what can be called a BIG disappointment. I never expected to be so disappointed to see Fear Factory. They were good and everything, but not quite what I expected from hearing most of their albums. In the middle of their set, the guitarist started strumming the intro of Walk by Pantera (RIP Dimebag!) and the crowd got to its feet immediately, which even provoked a comment from the vocalist Burton C Bell.
I took a break from everything to grab a quick bite. In the meantime, Life of Agony were playing on the second stage.
I headed back to the main stage where Dream Theater were all set to start their set list. Need I say any more about Dream Theater? They were absolutely mind-f***in-blowin!!! Though James LaBrie decided to go his own way a couple of times in one of their songs. Their setlist comprised of songs mainly from their new album, Octavarium. I was quite sad to see them leave off-stage!
Then came the juggernaut called Megadeth!!! The band is completely revamped after the split a few years ago. No more David Ellefson on bass or Marty Friedman on guitars or Nick Menza on drums. Dave Mustaine is the only surviving member of the band that released classics like Rust In Peace, Peace Sells...But Who's Buying, Countdown to Extinction, et all. They played some of my all time favs like Skin o my Teeth, Tornado of Souls, Hangar 18, In My Darkest Hour, Symphony of Destruction and ended their set with HOLY WARS...THE PUNISHMENT DUE. I got back my money's worth in just that one song!!! Shawn Grover was absolutely brutal on the double bass drum. It was any metalhead's heaven!! It was absolutely awesome.
I thank the sponsors Verizon Wireless for this whole show and the beautiful amphitheatre!
They killed my wife, and my baby
With hopes to enslave me
First mistake... last mistake!
Paid by the alliance, to slay all the giants
Next mistake... no more mistakes!
They say that music can tame the soul of a beast. I really don't know how true that is. But music makes me feel alive! It maybe a cliche, but it is true. No matter where I am, as long as I have my music ringing in my ears, I feel comfortable. There was a time when I used to practically live for my music. That may not be the sole cause of my existence right now, but my feelings/enthusiasm haven't changed one bit. Can you even imagine how I would feel if bands like Symphony-X, Nevermore, Fear Factory, Dream Theater and Megadeth amongst others, played at the same venue????
IT WAS NOT WOODSTOCK, PEOPLE!!!
There is a small amphi-theatre in the city of Irvine (about 18 miles from where I live), which plays host to many concerts. Oh boy, am I glad it is, as is!!!
It was a hot California afternoon, when the first band on the second stage - Bobaflex, started the proceedings. They are an alternative band with hip-hop influences. The band, though they did not play my kind of music, were extremely tight on stage (the bass player had his guitar up so high on his chest, it appeared as if he was in pain when playing, at times!). Then came the band Dry Kill Logic. The band appears to be influenced by Pantera and System of a Down. Their energy on stage was awesome! This band would definitely get my vote for stage prescence, if any awards were to be given out.
Then, the sea of people moved to the main stage where Nevermore had started their performance. This is an extreme thrash metal band. The band promised to "bastardize" the 1960's classic - Sounds of Silence. Oh boy, did they bastardize it or what!!!! Though it would have been good if they did not convert a 1960's rock and roll(??!!) classic into a moshing song, I donot regret what I saw and heard. :)))) They ended their setlist with the title track of their album Enemies of Reality.
I headed back to the second stage where Symphony-X were on. This progressive band is mindblowingly tight!!! The crowd that was quite sedate, even during the Nevermore performance, rose to its feet and you could see people swaying to the music (probably a decent way to address head-banging...hehhee!!!). Then I went back to the main stage to witness what can be called a BIG disappointment. I never expected to be so disappointed to see Fear Factory. They were good and everything, but not quite what I expected from hearing most of their albums. In the middle of their set, the guitarist started strumming the intro of Walk by Pantera (RIP Dimebag!) and the crowd got to its feet immediately, which even provoked a comment from the vocalist Burton C Bell.
I took a break from everything to grab a quick bite. In the meantime, Life of Agony were playing on the second stage.
I headed back to the main stage where Dream Theater were all set to start their set list. Need I say any more about Dream Theater? They were absolutely mind-f***in-blowin!!! Though James LaBrie decided to go his own way a couple of times in one of their songs. Their setlist comprised of songs mainly from their new album, Octavarium. I was quite sad to see them leave off-stage!
Then came the juggernaut called Megadeth!!! The band is completely revamped after the split a few years ago. No more David Ellefson on bass or Marty Friedman on guitars or Nick Menza on drums. Dave Mustaine is the only surviving member of the band that released classics like Rust In Peace, Peace Sells...But Who's Buying, Countdown to Extinction, et all. They played some of my all time favs like Skin o my Teeth, Tornado of Souls, Hangar 18, In My Darkest Hour, Symphony of Destruction and ended their set with HOLY WARS...THE PUNISHMENT DUE. I got back my money's worth in just that one song!!! Shawn Grover was absolutely brutal on the double bass drum. It was any metalhead's heaven!! It was absolutely awesome.
I thank the sponsors Verizon Wireless for this whole show and the beautiful amphitheatre!
They killed my wife, and my baby
With hopes to enslave me
First mistake... last mistake!
Paid by the alliance, to slay all the giants
Next mistake... no more mistakes!
2 comments:
hey! good to know u r having fun soaps.. :) u r one of those rare ppl who I know can appreciate music however it is.. altho I cant really like all ur death metal stuff, its courtesy u n ur tapes that I enjoy listening to metal.. hmm.. freak out dude!
thank you!
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