OK, so Vicious Rumors opened and they rocked. Very impressive.
I did not stick around for Savatage, so don't ask.
OK, here's a rough setlist, pretty much in order, but definitely not perfect:
1. Engines of Hate
2. This Sacrament
3. River Dragon
4. Narcosynthesis
5. Heart Collector
6. Inside Four Walls
7. Next In Line
8. DHIADW
9. The Sound of Silence
Yes, only 9 songs. And nothing from Dreaming Neon Black. OK, so I hope you're not disappointed. I think if I had known the setlist before the show, I would not have enjoyed the show so much. But it was so fucking intense that I didn't even realize that they only played stuff from two albums until 20 minutes after the whole thing was done.
Two other notes: first let me make it VERY CLEAR (for those of you who were at the show) that I was totally kidding when I shouted "Play your Metallica cover!" Warrel did not seem to get the joke, which is cool because I should have been shot on the spot for even having thought of that ridiculous band in the middle of Nevermore. Forgive me. As Curran started playing Seek and Destroy, Warrel continued on to say, "We do more Slayer than Metallica" and was quick to cut off Curran before he started playing Reign in Blood.
Second, when my buddy ManicMetal shouted to play "Tienanman Man" Warrel replied, "Next time, that's for the next time." That is promising.
Another note, and this was hilarious. The whole fucking show, basically in between every song, a bunch of us drunks would shout "NEV-ER-MORE! NEV-ER-MORE!" Warrel responded, "What are you guys doing?! We're not a fucking arena band!" But the killer was toward the end of the show, when he cut our chanting off and said, "It would be more appropriate if you guys shouted, "NEVER-SCORE! NEVER-SCORE!" We about died because Nevermore rules for saying that.
So I hope you don't think that I am a pinner for talking so much about the shit that occurred in between songs, but I can't try to speak about the music because I don't want to attempt it when I'll just fuck it up. If you were there, then you could understand how fucking awesome Nevermore is. They absolutely rule the world. I will not describe their playing. This is the fourth time I have seen them, and each show I seem to enjoy more. Don't miss this tour!!!!
I guess one point I should make note of is how bad Jeff Loomis fucked up River Dragon's intro. It was horrific. I looked up and was like, "Huh? Am I playing or something? Why does this sound so aweful?" I guess even the best fuck up from time to time.
Speaking of Jeff, is it me or does he look like he hates his band at every show? Whatever.
All I know is that tomorrow my body and vocal cords will hurt very much. But that is why I listen. I wish I could share the emotion that I experienced this evening. Every note they played and lyric they sang I felt I was a part of. During Heart Collector, I merely sat there, eyes closed, with my hands in the air, thinking about how Nevermore was there to feel my pain and let me air out the hurt that exists inside me.
I wish others would do the same instead of leading their insignificant little money-oriented, media-guided, material-driven lives. I wish that I could show them what I felt tonight, and what others surely did as well. Instead, they can enjoy NSYNC on the radio.
And one last tidbit, if you're still reading this mess: the brotherhood (and sisterhood to be pc) that occurred at that show was tremendous. It is truly powerful to put your arm around a Nevermore fan who you don't know and will never see again and shout lyrics with him and Warrel, and then turn around and bust heads in the mosh pit. Thank heavens for metal. I would be no where without it.
I did not stick around for Savatage, so don't ask.
OK, here's a rough setlist, pretty much in order, but definitely not perfect:
1. Engines of Hate
2. This Sacrament
3. River Dragon
4. Narcosynthesis
5. Heart Collector
6. Inside Four Walls
7. Next In Line
8. DHIADW
9. The Sound of Silence
Yes, only 9 songs. And nothing from Dreaming Neon Black. OK, so I hope you're not disappointed. I think if I had known the setlist before the show, I would not have enjoyed the show so much. But it was so fucking intense that I didn't even realize that they only played stuff from two albums until 20 minutes after the whole thing was done.
Two other notes: first let me make it VERY CLEAR (for those of you who were at the show) that I was totally kidding when I shouted "Play your Metallica cover!" Warrel did not seem to get the joke, which is cool because I should have been shot on the spot for even having thought of that ridiculous band in the middle of Nevermore. Forgive me. As Curran started playing Seek and Destroy, Warrel continued on to say, "We do more Slayer than Metallica" and was quick to cut off Curran before he started playing Reign in Blood.
Second, when my buddy ManicMetal shouted to play "Tienanman Man" Warrel replied, "Next time, that's for the next time." That is promising.
Another note, and this was hilarious. The whole fucking show, basically in between every song, a bunch of us drunks would shout "NEV-ER-MORE! NEV-ER-MORE!" Warrel responded, "What are you guys doing?! We're not a fucking arena band!" But the killer was toward the end of the show, when he cut our chanting off and said, "It would be more appropriate if you guys shouted, "NEVER-SCORE! NEVER-SCORE!" We about died because Nevermore rules for saying that.
So I hope you don't think that I am a pinner for talking so much about the shit that occurred in between songs, but I can't try to speak about the music because I don't want to attempt it when I'll just fuck it up. If you were there, then you could understand how fucking awesome Nevermore is. They absolutely rule the world. I will not describe their playing. This is the fourth time I have seen them, and each show I seem to enjoy more. Don't miss this tour!!!!
I guess one point I should make note of is how bad Jeff Loomis fucked up River Dragon's intro. It was horrific. I looked up and was like, "Huh? Am I playing or something? Why does this sound so aweful?" I guess even the best fuck up from time to time.
Speaking of Jeff, is it me or does he look like he hates his band at every show? Whatever.
All I know is that tomorrow my body and vocal cords will hurt very much. But that is why I listen. I wish I could share the emotion that I experienced this evening. Every note they played and lyric they sang I felt I was a part of. During Heart Collector, I merely sat there, eyes closed, with my hands in the air, thinking about how Nevermore was there to feel my pain and let me air out the hurt that exists inside me.
I wish others would do the same instead of leading their insignificant little money-oriented, media-guided, material-driven lives. I wish that I could show them what I felt tonight, and what others surely did as well. Instead, they can enjoy NSYNC on the radio.
And one last tidbit, if you're still reading this mess: the brotherhood (and sisterhood to be pc) that occurred at that show was tremendous. It is truly powerful to put your arm around a Nevermore fan who you don't know and will never see again and shout lyrics with him and Warrel, and then turn around and bust heads in the mosh pit. Thank heavens for metal. I would be no where without it.
