Excellent show last night in Raleigh. It was well worth the drive, and my son had a blast. Some observations:
Kinghtmare wasn't bad. I didn't love them, but didn't dislike them either.
Icarus Witch 2.0 is VERY impressive live. I love the new album, but they're a really tight band on stage. They'd make a killer PPUSA opener.
Widow is probably the most fun band in metal. They have a great energy live, especially on their home turf. Plus they were all really nice to my son, which I appreciated.
White Wizzard, despite having a lineup that changes every time you turn around, is a really solid live act and just a good band overall.
Oh, and I met Claus, who surprised the hell out of me by being a totally nice guy in person!
Really, everyone who came out was cool. Raleigh really does have one of the best metal scenes - both in terms of bands and fans - in the US.
Enjoy the bands in Atlanta tonight. And those of us who caught any of the stops on this tour should raise a glass to Milton for booking this thing. Cheers, dude!