Good things and bad things happened, but all in all, it was an incredible night...
Okay, so I got there at six o'clock, just in time to see Children of Bodom. According to the internet, Symphony X wasn't supposed to go on until 11:30 PM, but at the end of CoB's set (6:25 PM), I went over to the second stage, only to find out that Symphony X was just finishing up their half hour set. I only caught King of Terrors and Of Sins and Shadows. Apparently they were originally supposed to go on at 8:30 PM, but since they had to leave for Canada that night, they switched sets with another band. I was MAJORLY bummed, but there was still stuff to see that night.
I went over to the first stage and watched Nevermore, who were outstanding, but the vocals were a little low in the mix. In between sets, the guy I was with, Sam, said that he saw all the bands that he wanted to, and I agreed. It was then when I got the oustanding idea to go around outside to look for the Symphony X tour bus. While milling around, I noticed two guys pushing a cart full of stuff, and all over the containers there was the name "Jason Rullo".
I thought to myself, "It might be a good idea to follow that cart."
So I did. It led me to the Symphony X tour bus, where I introduced myself to the roadies and helped them unload the cart into the storage places under the bus. Then I asked them when the band would be out, and they told me that the band was already relaxing in the bus. I asked them if I could go in and talk to them, and they said it was okay. I was like, "WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!", but I kept my cool.
So I walked in the tour bus, and there were the guys sitting there drinking martinis with their significant others. I introduced myself and shook all of their hands, and they were very nice. We talked about their current tour for a few minutes, and they asked me if I wanted anything signed. I reached into my pocket, only to find a guitar pick. MJR laughed and said that would be a little tough, so they gave me a free program and passed it around the room for an autograph from each band member. I thanked them kindly and told them to have fun performing across the States and Canada...
So, that made my night. Me and Sam went back into the venue to look at what was left of the setlist. It was Dimmu Borgir and some other bands that we didn't really care about, so we decided to leave. On the way back to the truck, we saw the Children of Bodom roadies loading stuff into a trailer, and I decided to ask them if the band was out yet. They said no, and it was really cold and windy, so I decided not to wait. Now I'm home, and I had to tell somebody my story.
Okay, off to bed now...
Okay, so I got there at six o'clock, just in time to see Children of Bodom. According to the internet, Symphony X wasn't supposed to go on until 11:30 PM, but at the end of CoB's set (6:25 PM), I went over to the second stage, only to find out that Symphony X was just finishing up their half hour set. I only caught King of Terrors and Of Sins and Shadows. Apparently they were originally supposed to go on at 8:30 PM, but since they had to leave for Canada that night, they switched sets with another band. I was MAJORLY bummed, but there was still stuff to see that night.
I went over to the first stage and watched Nevermore, who were outstanding, but the vocals were a little low in the mix. In between sets, the guy I was with, Sam, said that he saw all the bands that he wanted to, and I agreed. It was then when I got the oustanding idea to go around outside to look for the Symphony X tour bus. While milling around, I noticed two guys pushing a cart full of stuff, and all over the containers there was the name "Jason Rullo".
I thought to myself, "It might be a good idea to follow that cart."
So I did. It led me to the Symphony X tour bus, where I introduced myself to the roadies and helped them unload the cart into the storage places under the bus. Then I asked them when the band would be out, and they told me that the band was already relaxing in the bus. I asked them if I could go in and talk to them, and they said it was okay. I was like, "WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!", but I kept my cool.
So I walked in the tour bus, and there were the guys sitting there drinking martinis with their significant others. I introduced myself and shook all of their hands, and they were very nice. We talked about their current tour for a few minutes, and they asked me if I wanted anything signed. I reached into my pocket, only to find a guitar pick. MJR laughed and said that would be a little tough, so they gave me a free program and passed it around the room for an autograph from each band member. I thanked them kindly and told them to have fun performing across the States and Canada...
So, that made my night. Me and Sam went back into the venue to look at what was left of the setlist. It was Dimmu Borgir and some other bands that we didn't really care about, so we decided to leave. On the way back to the truck, we saw the Children of Bodom roadies loading stuff into a trailer, and I decided to ask them if the band was out yet. They said no, and it was really cold and windy, so I decided not to wait. Now I'm home, and I had to tell somebody my story.
Okay, off to bed now...
