Great show!

Just got back from the Live show at Metropolis. Wow that was a great concert!

I’ve seen Live four times now, and each time just keeps getting better.

They played most of their hits and a lot from the new album. Definite highlights were Selling the Drama, Lightning Crashes, and The Dolphin’s Cry. The band played two encores, and even that wasn’t enough for the crowd, who had been lining up around the block for hours before the show.

Even Emm Gryner wasn’t half bad as an opening act. Obviously, none of the fans knew or cared who she was, but at least she put on a decent effort. (Although her slow piano cover of Ozzy’s “Crazy Train” was just plain wrong.)

After it was over, I waited by the tour bus and got autographs and photos from Ed and Adam. Chad, Patrick, and Chad went straight into the van and didn’t stop to chat, but I guess they were tired, and they’re heading to Holland next. But Ed was very gracious, chatting with all the fans and signing autographs.

A good concert can make you forget the real world and just live in the moment for a couple of hours. By those standards, this show was absolutely amazing!