I think outdoor shows bands never sound as good. Very hollow. Those huge fest never get me excited due to the fact the big stage just doesnt work for 90% of those bands. Most do better on a smaller stage. Plus as Jason has pointed out....it is just a bunch of hired guns. Nothing will ever beat that Metro Show for me with In Flames / Jag panzer for the perfect Iced Earth show. It was flawless.
I think outdoor shows bands never sound as good. Very hollow. Those huge fest never get me excited due to the fact the big stage just doesnt work for 90% of those bands. Most do better on a smaller stage. Plus as Jason has pointed out....it is just a bunch of hired guns. Nothing will ever beat that Metro Show for me with In Flames / Jag panzer for the perfect Iced Earth show. It was flawless.
I can agree with that about the outdoor fests, though some year I definitely would like to go. Sucks I wasn't a fan back then for the tour you speak of.