ComfortablyNumb
Unquestionable Presence
Yesterdays show was great. Even though it was hot and humid as well as expensive as hell to drink and eat it was a good time. Not complaining especially since my ticket was free and the only things I did have to pay for were, food, drinks, and a metro card (and later on a cab to get home from a bar with my friend since she had work the next day.)
Starting off the concert was hometown heroes Anthrax really relished every moment they were given in front of the half full stadium.
Now even though I left a few times through out their set to get beer and was talking more to my friend then listening to them..... when I did listen I must say they were putting on a hell of a show.
Next up was Megadeth and days before the show it came out that Dave Mustaine was injured and in danger of canceling, but despite him being a bit slow, the metal legend soldiered through the pain of neck surgery he had the day before and even though a bit robotic and distant put on a great show as well. They clearly showed they are the best musicians out of the big 4.
Then came Slayer. Slayer came out to cheers that would make you think Derek Jeter was walking into the packed stadium. This is where the show went from a good time to completely ****ing amazing. They opened up with God Hates Us All and from then on their set just kept getting more intense with more and more pits opening up. Gary Holt (of Exodus) did a hell of a job and I must say was clearly soaking up the moment and loving every minute of it. IMO they stole the show even with out the theatrics of Metallica. By far the most intense band of the Big 4 and also IMO the best live.
Last but not least the mighty Metallica. They came amred with over-the-top pyrotechnics and lasers and showcased a finely tuned stadium show. The band played mostly songs recorded before 1992 (one such highlight included the rarely played instrumental 'Orion,' dedicated to their late bassist Cliff Burton.) They were great, but still no way in hell IMO, even with all the theatrics, out did Slayer.
After a break Metallica returned with each individual member of The Big 4(excluding Mustaine from what I could see as well as what my cousin told me when I asked if I was mistaken about not seeing Mustaine.) Hetfield then said "This one's for Lemmy", then began to tear through Overkill.
Then the night ended. While soaked in beer, sweat, the smell of weed, and holding my friends hand so we did not get lost, we just took in what we saw and could not believe it. One of the best concerts we have ever been to. It did not feel real even when looking at the photos we each took. Amazing.
Starting off the concert was hometown heroes Anthrax really relished every moment they were given in front of the half full stadium.
Now even though I left a few times through out their set to get beer and was talking more to my friend then listening to them..... when I did listen I must say they were putting on a hell of a show.
Next up was Megadeth and days before the show it came out that Dave Mustaine was injured and in danger of canceling, but despite him being a bit slow, the metal legend soldiered through the pain of neck surgery he had the day before and even though a bit robotic and distant put on a great show as well. They clearly showed they are the best musicians out of the big 4.
Then came Slayer. Slayer came out to cheers that would make you think Derek Jeter was walking into the packed stadium. This is where the show went from a good time to completely ****ing amazing. They opened up with God Hates Us All and from then on their set just kept getting more intense with more and more pits opening up. Gary Holt (of Exodus) did a hell of a job and I must say was clearly soaking up the moment and loving every minute of it. IMO they stole the show even with out the theatrics of Metallica. By far the most intense band of the Big 4 and also IMO the best live.
Last but not least the mighty Metallica. They came amred with over-the-top pyrotechnics and lasers and showcased a finely tuned stadium show. The band played mostly songs recorded before 1992 (one such highlight included the rarely played instrumental 'Orion,' dedicated to their late bassist Cliff Burton.) They were great, but still no way in hell IMO, even with all the theatrics, out did Slayer.
After a break Metallica returned with each individual member of The Big 4(excluding Mustaine from what I could see as well as what my cousin told me when I asked if I was mistaken about not seeing Mustaine.) Hetfield then said "This one's for Lemmy", then began to tear through Overkill.
Then the night ended. While soaked in beer, sweat, the smell of weed, and holding my friends hand so we did not get lost, we just took in what we saw and could not believe it. One of the best concerts we have ever been to. It did not feel real even when looking at the photos we each took. Amazing.
