Even without IE there, the show kicked ass. There were atleast 20 people that came to the show to see IE and stayed, while 5 or so left before the show started. There were probably around 200 people total at the show, and the atmosphere was great! Doors opened around 7:20 and the show started a little after 8. Single Bullet Theory and Beyond the Embrace had 40 to 50 min sets and Amorphis had a good hour, and then they came back on for an encore for at least another 10 mins. Before the show started I bought Amorphis - Am Universum, which I got signed by Tomi Joutsen, Esa Holopainen, and Santeri Kallio as I was leaving, and I also bought Single Bullet Theory's last copy of Behind Eyes of Hatred which was signed by Matt Difabio and Billy Mez. And Matt Difabio, Billy Mez, Carlos Alvarez signed a sticker that they gave me. And Chris Parlon of Beyond the Embrace signed my ticket. I was talking with Alex Botelho from Beyond the Embrace and a roadie for Amorphis before the show, while they were working the merchandise, and they seemed upset that IE couldn't continue and wanted all the members to get well soon, and I got that feeling from all the bands. On the way back to the car I told any of the band members that I loved the show and for them to be safe and stay healthy. Over all it was a great show, and all the band members were really great guys. I'm really glad I decide to go even though IE wasn't there. And I think my friend is going to be happy, because I got something signed for him. Now I just need his address so I can mail it off to him, lol.
