Wow, WOW what a fucking awesome concert. My cherry was popped by Opeth last night and i couldnt be happier (no not that way u sick fucks). They had around a 45 min maybe closer to an hour long set. Sanctity was up first, then Opeth, and Lamb of God closed.
I watched a couple Sanctity vids on youtube but they didnt do much for me, but live they had a pretty damn good sound (I was up on the balcony thing at the back just off-center). Didnt feel like getting in the pit for that one, just sat back, watched and had a couple of beers. A small mosh pit formed, but was only laughing at it because the huge black bouncer that was kicking all their asses had a shit-eating grin on his face the whole time. Good times, Sanctity show wasnt bad. Around 30 min set.
For Opeth, I had to get up there. My friend stayed in the pit the entire show, maybe 2-3 people back. I lucky squeezed my way just behind him for Opeth, took me 5 mins though. They came out after 20 mins or so, and I thought i had the setlist down from a couple threads already posted here earlier. Nope. They opened with Ghost of Perdition, and i was FLOORED. I probly lost my voice in the first couple mins of them getting on stage. Next up, I thought they would play Amen Corner, which was really getting me anxious before the show. They decided to play Godheads Lament instead, but I was perfectly fine with that. Couldnt hear Peters leads at the beginnig of the show.. not to mention the rest of the concert. I was standing directly in front of Mike, but Peter was the only one i couldnt hear. Afterwards, I believe it was Windowpane. Thought they usually played Closure, but i like windowpane better anyhow. GREAT sound, Mike played a singlecut black PRS for this one. I think Peter had a brazilian rosewood PRS, a bright blue/aqua quilt.. not sure which color exactly.
Axe really did play well from what I could hear, he really does bring it to the show. No slip ups or short cuts from the studio versions. Next up, The Leper Affinity. I was expecting this one, one of my all time favorite songs. Just got better through this song, dont think i stopped head banging for more than a minute. Mike mentioned they were getting short on time, (seems like they always do.. fuck these people and let them play). I thought Demon was the closing song, but they played Deliverance instead. This was insane.. the mosh pit started up behind me again, and everyone sqeezed in to make space. Pisses me off and distracts me from the song lol. Mike mentioned they would come to Lubbock again on their headlining tour, THANK GOD! Cant wait of course.
Got back up on the balcony for Lamb of God, and boredom set in within 2-3 songs. I respect what they do, but the songs started sounding really similar. Plus their guitars were almost lost in the mix. My friends kept saying their bass player must be ready to kick the bucket soon judging by his grey hair but i never saw him. Haha. We left a couple songs before they let out, and went to IHOP. Good times, best night of the year for me.
I watched a couple Sanctity vids on youtube but they didnt do much for me, but live they had a pretty damn good sound (I was up on the balcony thing at the back just off-center). Didnt feel like getting in the pit for that one, just sat back, watched and had a couple of beers. A small mosh pit formed, but was only laughing at it because the huge black bouncer that was kicking all their asses had a shit-eating grin on his face the whole time. Good times, Sanctity show wasnt bad. Around 30 min set.
For Opeth, I had to get up there. My friend stayed in the pit the entire show, maybe 2-3 people back. I lucky squeezed my way just behind him for Opeth, took me 5 mins though. They came out after 20 mins or so, and I thought i had the setlist down from a couple threads already posted here earlier. Nope. They opened with Ghost of Perdition, and i was FLOORED. I probly lost my voice in the first couple mins of them getting on stage. Next up, I thought they would play Amen Corner, which was really getting me anxious before the show. They decided to play Godheads Lament instead, but I was perfectly fine with that. Couldnt hear Peters leads at the beginnig of the show.. not to mention the rest of the concert. I was standing directly in front of Mike, but Peter was the only one i couldnt hear. Afterwards, I believe it was Windowpane. Thought they usually played Closure, but i like windowpane better anyhow. GREAT sound, Mike played a singlecut black PRS for this one. I think Peter had a brazilian rosewood PRS, a bright blue/aqua quilt.. not sure which color exactly.
Axe really did play well from what I could hear, he really does bring it to the show. No slip ups or short cuts from the studio versions. Next up, The Leper Affinity. I was expecting this one, one of my all time favorite songs. Just got better through this song, dont think i stopped head banging for more than a minute. Mike mentioned they were getting short on time, (seems like they always do.. fuck these people and let them play). I thought Demon was the closing song, but they played Deliverance instead. This was insane.. the mosh pit started up behind me again, and everyone sqeezed in to make space. Pisses me off and distracts me from the song lol. Mike mentioned they would come to Lubbock again on their headlining tour, THANK GOD! Cant wait of course.
Got back up on the balcony for Lamb of God, and boredom set in within 2-3 songs. I respect what they do, but the songs started sounding really similar. Plus their guitars were almost lost in the mix. My friends kept saying their bass player must be ready to kick the bucket soon judging by his grey hair but i never saw him. Haha. We left a couple songs before they let out, and went to IHOP. Good times, best night of the year for me.
