US/Canada Tour Part II - Page 5

Tomasz · August 11th, 2011, 08:18 PM

standing somewhere in the middle towards the back is my place of choice due to best sound, view, comfort, bar/restroom proximity, etc.,

amon666 · August 11th, 2011, 08:19 PM

You traveled to the future? :O August 16th?

Lucien_Konrad · August 11th, 2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SlayerFan928

That's what I've heard. Too bad there are no decent outdoor festivals around here that I could go to, that would be great. All I've got down here in Louisiana is Mayhem (which comes close enough to me when they play Texas), but basically every band on that bill (except Megadeth and maybe two others) are terrible. Also there's Voodoo Fest but that's awful as well.

well mayhem 2. 3 years back wasnt bad, I only went for the main stage which was Dragonforce mastadon Disturbed and slipknot.

Lukasz · August 11th, 2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by amon666

You traveled to the future? :O August 16th?

Flying out tomorrow morning to Pittsburgh, just some wishful thinking.

Lukasz · August 11th, 2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomasz

standing somewhere in the middle towards the back is my place of choice due to best sound, view, comfort, bar/restroom proximity, etc.,

and probably one of very few places where you might actually be able to headbang in peace these days.

SlayerFan928 · August 11th, 2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucien_Konrad

well mayhem 2. 3 years back wasnt bad, I only went for the main stage which was Dragonforce mastadon Disturbed and slipknot.

Yea, Mayhem 2009 (I think) with Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Slayer didn't look terrible. Wasn't able to go though. Would have loved to have seen Slayer then.

I don't if I would have wanted to sit through Killswitch Engage and Bullet for my Vallentine on the mainstage just to hear a 13 song Slayer set though. But I got to see them last year with Megadeth and Anthrax, so it was all good.

Also, as a side note, I'm hoping Cannibal Corpse plays an all ages show in New Orleans or Houston soon, as I have yet to see them live. But as for festivals, I plan on making it to Wacken when I turn 18. Only 3 more years...

amon666 · August 12th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Getting ready to head out. I'll post what happens in couple of days since I'll be out of town.

Shadow77 · August 12th, 2011, 07:17 AM

Got my tickets for the 27th..sucks all my friends bailed on me but hey,least I know I gonna have fun

Canadian Viking · August 12th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Heading out to the Phoenix Concert Center in Toronto tonight for the show. Missed the last two shows in Toronto over the years, can't wait to finally see one of their shows. None of my buddies were able to go though, sucks to be them. First AA show too.

Brisantni · August 12th, 2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadow77

Got my tickets for the 27th..sucks all my friends bailed on me but hey,least I know I gonna have fun

You will see that you're not the only person without companionship. I visited two concerts of their last european tour. The first of them alone. I couldn't imagine to go alone to a concert. It was not that easy for me. But to watch Amon Amarth.... Felt a little oddly at the beginning. But I would do it again, it was so great! In any case your're right, you gonna have fun.

Lucien_Konrad · August 12th, 2011, 12:57 PM

yeah going alone to a concert can suck at times, or be amazing, depending on the concert. AA is one of those concerts ill go to if it was literally going to kill me.

Brisantni · August 12th, 2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyra

I am suffering from a really, really bad case of Post Johan Anticlimax Disorder. Sympoms: extremely sore neck, fatigue, loss of apetite, lethargy and partial loss of heart (part of the heart muscle has been removed with non surgical methods and is currently housed on a tour bus somewhere in the vicinity of Edmonton). Still, I am happy I got to see him again, but wish it could have been longer.

So much love from side of a sister! I'll show your post to my brother and my sister....! Apart from that, I'm suffering from the same disorder, but EVERY week. It's heavy.

Brisantni · August 12th, 2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucien_Konrad

yeah going alone to a concert can suck at times, or be amazing, depending on the concert. AA is one of those concerts ill go to if it was literally going to kill me.

Indeed. And it awakes.

Thimon · August 12th, 2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukasz

Amon Amarth -- Pittsburgh, PA -- August 16th, 2011

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Set 1

War of the Gods
Töck's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II
Destroyer of the Universe
Slaves of Fear
Live Without Regrets
The Last Stand of Frej
For Victory or Death
Wrath of the Norsemen
A Beast I Am
Doom Over Dead Man

Set 2

Burning Creation
Without Fear
Victorious March
Amon Amarth
The Last With Pagan Blood
God His Son & Holy Whore
Legend of the Banished Man
As Long As The Raven Flies
Thousand Years of Oppression
Across The Rainbow Bridge
The Fate of Norns
Beheading of a King
Arson
Hermons Ride to Hell (Lokes Treachery)
Twilight of The Thunder God
The Hero
Live for the Kill

........... and i pretty much died and went to Valhalla after the show!

If someone offers me AA playing this setlist in exchange for killing somebody...I guess I would at least think about it

Thimon · August 12th, 2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brisantni

You will see that you're not the only person without companionship. I visited two concerts of their last european tour. The first of them alone. I couldn't imagine to go alone to a concert. It was not that easy for me. But to watch Amon Amarth.... Felt a little oddly at the beginning. But I would do it again, it was so great! In any case your're right, you gonna have fun.

I've even been to an All-Day Festival alone, so I guess I'm already used to that. Alway had my fun though ^^

Tomasz · August 12th, 2011, 05:10 PM

some friends you have then

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Originally Posted by Shadow77

Got my tickets for the 27th..sucks all my friends bailed on me but hey,least I know I gonna have fun

Lucien_Konrad · August 13th, 2011, 01:10 AM

oh man, AA tonight was FUCKING AWSOME! we got the exact same set as Vancouver did. Johan knows how to work a crowd.

first time for me: the whole crowd did a thank you chant for the band.

Last time my throat was this sore was Mayhem fest with Mastadon Dragonforce Disturbed and Slipknot on one stage, ugh. annoyed i didnt get the sweater i wanted, and missed out on catching a pick.

Shadow77 · August 13th, 2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomasz

some friends you have then

Well one moved for family reasons,brother ended up working...But my ex of all people has decided to jump in and go,which in itself should make for an interesting night lol

amon666 · August 13th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Just came back in town. What a beautiful journey it was. Here's some details, got there 7:30 pm, and got in at 8:30. Show started 9:35 playing the first full album which was just amazing, but didn't headbang much because I was saving it for the 2nd set. They took 15 min break and got back on stage for the 2nd set and oh god I creamed my pants on how epic it was. I enjoyed this show much more than the last time I saw them, probably because of my positioning and not much pushing was involved. I bumped into rouw316 at the beginning of the show, he took shitload of pictures that he should be posting soon. The set is the same as it's posted here. Like Lucien said, it was the first time seeing the crowed chanting Thank You few times it was pretty sweet.

Highlights:
Amon Amarth energy.
Amon Amarth set.
Security passing cold water.
Got a pick!

At last met someone from this forum
Didn't have a bad case of neck stiffness next morning

Downlights:
Was expecting to see guitars with graphics on them, sadly they didn't have those :/
Was standing in front of the speakers on the right side, it kept vibrating my nose and my mustache hair. I spent a good time in the concert scratching my nose, it was really itchy.
No air condition. I easily lost 15 pounds of sweat there.
No coat check so I had to keep an eye on my bag that was full of merch all the time. (I suggest buying the merch, putting it in your car and going back in)

Overall, it was an unreal experience that I'd do over and over again any day.

Lucien_Konrad · August 13th, 2011, 05:38 PM

oh you fucker, you got a pick! I was there trying too, but I didnt end up catching one. oh well, next time!

edit: I didnt save myself for the second set, I already have this whole week set for relaxation and recovery cuz I knew Id sing EVERY word of EVERY song played. AA is just too good not to so my necks super stiff and I cant speak!

edit 2: and that could have been done, but did you read the note on the door at the pheonix? all exits are final there

Northern Shaman · August 13th, 2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyra

I thought it was a great set-list. What did you think about the venue?

Absolutely loved it! I definitely lucked out this time, though. I have had a grudge against the Commodore for a long time (since it's an age-restricted venue and I've missed many cool shows there) but I turned 19 this summer, just in time to see Amon Amarth headlining Vancouver for the 4th time.. I don't think I've missed one yet! First one was back in 2007 when I was 15 or so.

Also, I definitely agree with Shadow on saying AA are one of the best live bands out there. I saw Slayer the night before as well, and they didn't come close to the energy provided by AA. Even George Fisher of Cannibal Corpse agreed! Saw/met him after the AA show.

I think I heard Johan giving you a shout during the show as well! Pretty cool stuff.

amon666 · August 13th, 2011, 11:55 PM

I take it back about stiff neck, just had a good sleep and woke up in pain!

Lucien_Konrad · August 14th, 2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by amon666

I take it back about stiff neck, just had a good sleep and woke up in pain!

hahahahahaha, mine was sore before I slept, and its was really sore last night but its not as bad now after my second night of sleep after. and I was banging and singing along with every word that concert.

amon666 · August 14th, 2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucien_Konrad

hahahahahaha, mine was sore before I slept, and its was really sore last night but its not as bad now after my second night of sleep after. and I was banging and singing along with every word that concert.

Can't say I was singing along every song on the new album, as I didn't listen to it enough I guess. Besides nothing beats Once Sent From Golden Hall songs or Vs the World.

dwnocturnal · August 14th, 2011, 07:07 PM

Anyone here going to the show at Expo Five in Louisville, KY? No one I know is going so far...except myself.

August 11th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#101 (permalink)
Tomasz outdoor type Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: in a van down by the fuckin' river Posts: 1,939	standing somewhere in the middle towards the back is my place of choice due to best sound, view, comfort, bar/restroom proximity, etc., __________________ "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition"

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Lucien_Konrad Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 27	oh you fucker, you got a pick! I was there trying too, but I didnt end up catching one. oh well, next time! edit: I didnt save myself for the second set, I already have this whole week set for relaxation and recovery cuz I knew Id sing EVERY word of EVERY song played. AA is just too good not to so my necks super stiff and I cant speak! edit 2: and that could have been done, but did you read the note on the door at the pheonix? all exits are final there Last edited by Lucien_Konrad : August 13th, 2011 at 05:41 PM.

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dwnocturnal Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Louisville Show Anyone here going to the show at Expo Five in Louisville, KY? No one I know is going so far...except myself.

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Shadow77 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview,Tx Posts: 532	Got my tickets for the 27th..sucks all my friends bailed on me but hey,least I know I gonna have fun

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Canadian Viking Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	Heading out to the Phoenix Concert Center in Toronto tonight for the show. Missed the last two shows in Toronto over the years, can't wait to finally see one of their shows. None of my buddies were able to go though, sucks to be them. First AA show too.

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Lucien_Konrad Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 27	yeah going alone to a concert can suck at times, or be amazing, depending on the concert. AA is one of those concerts ill go to if it was literally going to kill me.

August 13th, 2011, 01:10 AM	#117 (permalink)
Lucien_Konrad Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 27	oh man, AA tonight was FUCKING AWSOME! we got the exact same set as Vancouver did. Johan knows how to work a crowd. first time for me: the whole crowd did a thank you chant for the band. Last time my throat was this sore was Mayhem fest with Mastadon Dragonforce Disturbed and Slipknot on one stage, ugh. annoyed i didnt get the sweater i wanted, and missed out on catching a pick.