Metallica in Edmonton - Updated Through the Never Trailer

[rage2]

Anyone go tonight? Ears are still ringing, by far the most epic concert I've been to. Massive budget on the show as they're filming a movie out of the next few shows. I won't post spoilers until after tmr's second show. Gonna try to see it again in Van next weekend.

Apparently they couldn't do a Calgary show because their insanely complex set couldn't fit at the dome.

[btimbit]

Couldn't make it but I sure as hell tried.

Lucky bastard

[Inzane]

Originally posted by rage2
Anyone go tonight?

Yes!! Amazing.

(Too bad this wasn't discussed earlier, we might've been able to meet in person finally.)

Ears are still ringing,

Earplugs, my friend. The musician variety, which only cost about ~$20, and don't muffle the sound as much as safety earplugs.

by far the most epic concert I've been to.

Agreed. It was a bucket list item for me. My first Metallica concert, surprisingly. It was a gaping hole in my concert-going portfolio that I was finally able to fill.

I won't post spoilers until after tmr's second show.

I'm curious if they'll make any changes to the setlist for tomorrow's show, or keep it exactly the same.

[rage2]

I've been to 4 other Metallica concerts in the last few years, and I've been waiting to see and justice for all live. Holy shit they did not disappoint!

I checked the setlist of the tour, which IMO was a mistake. I would've liked certain parts of the show to be a surprise, and there are some major spoilers in the setlist sites. But ya, with the way the set and choreography is designed, there will be minimal changes to the setlist.

So if you're going to this show in Edmonton or BC, I suggest NOT checking the setlist sites or reading reviews. The experience will be much better. I always check the sites to see what songs are being played (and fuck was it ever a great setlist) but the problem was certain elements of the stage show is revealed in the lists.

[PD77]

That was insane, old men should not be able to play at that kind of pace haha.

Like Rage mentioned there is lots going on throughout the night so stay away from the spoilers and enjoy the surprises!

[mr5oh]

So that's why you were in a hurry on highway 2 yesterday afternoon
Car looks good and sounds nice sir

[btimbit]

What was the setlist? anyone remember? Edit; Just googled. Fuckin' nice, sad I missed that.

Unfortunately I was only able to get one weekend off this summer, so it was Metallica or Rush. Hard choice

[rage2]

Just got tix to the Van show! Twice in a week haha.

[btimbit]

Got some tix for tonight, looks like I didn't miss out after all.

Any other beyonders going?

[Benny]

Originally posted by rage2
Just got tix to the Van show! Twice in a week haha.

I'm gonna be at the Van one on the 24th. Got some lower bowl seats and gonna be an ape-shit crazy concert. I haven't been this excited for a show in a long time.

[BenC]

i'm going to the show on the 25th!
leaving thursday road trip style

[tbomb]

Spoiler:

Watch out during sandman... hehe

Edited by mod - use spoiler tags!

[Darkane]

It was a good show.

I'm not a Metallica Virgin, but it's been a long time since I've seen them.

the stage production was awesome, sound was pretty good too. You could actually hear Lars' kick drums - most of the time.

Lars and his drum tech, sound guys have to get with the program and use drum triggers. He just can't play the complete package anymore, he's not 25.

As far as old guys, rocking - Metallica is one of the "tamest" old school metal bands still touring.

Example:



But it was a good show, If Metallica wants to keep touring (And they might as well for the cash) They should keep bring up the production value because the actual live playing is suffering a little bit.

They only play 2 fast songs, Battery and hit the lights.

[Mibz]

They played Dyer's Eve in, I think, '08. I was pretty impressed, haha.

This show was pretty crazy though. Had a great time.

[rage2]

Edmonton show was better than the Van show IMO. There were too many cameras ruining the stage show in Vancouver, and cuts in audio to the PA to record the crowd singing along for the sake of the movie.

In Edmonton, they concentrated on filming from the front row fan's perspective, so cameras were strictly in an extra front aisle. Zero distractions for the fans watching the show.

They're doing an extra day of filming in Van, they're running the show again but with breaks and replays to catch all of the missing camera angles that they need to do. $5 a ticket tomorrow night.

[FixedGear]

i saw the second night in edm, for sure one of the best concerts ive ever been to. it was my first time seeing them since 1992 (with gnr and faith no more).. 20 years ago, fucking insane.

and yea, my ears were ringing for about 3 days. permanent damage, im afraid.

[Agent_Oorange]

Wish I went, damnit.

[jzz30dk]

I went saturday in van. was front row on the floor, great show but the cameras were a little annoying. those guys never dissapoint always great

[nasri65]

I am a crazy lover of Metallica.I really miss this show.Cause that day i was really sick so that i couldn't participate that show.

[Inzane]

Originally posted by FixedGear
it was my first time seeing them since 1992 (with gnr and faith no more).. 20 years ago, fucking insane.

Oh man, I would've died to see that.

Two bands in their prime back then that no longer exist today. (Yeah, I don't count the "Axl Rose show" as real G'n'R)