So last night I got to see Amon Amarth at the TLA, with opening bands Holy Grail and Tyr. I got to meet the lead singer of Holy Grail, James Paul Luna. Nice guy, very personable. He was standing up front at the merchandise area after their set. The entire show was awesome, even though I could barely see the stage with all the damn tall people around. I eventually just stayed near the mosh pit so I could see the stage and jump in/out of the pit as i saw fit. While i was in the pit there were a few good points: during Cry of the Black Birds, John Hegg(lead singer) yells out Draw your swords to strike Hear the Black Birds cry! Let them feel your hate! Show no fear! ATTACK!!. And oh yes we did! The pit went insane >:) During Death in Fire Johan had us chanting Death in Fire getting us louder and louder! And during The Pursuit of Vikings we chanted 'Oden! Guide our ships Our axes, spears and swords Guide us through storms that whip And in brutal war' for about 5 minutes. Then during the encore the final song they let the crowd pick. Someone yelled out 'Versus the world', not loud enough in my opinion so I yelled it louder. The crowd erupted to that and the band is nodding in agreement. Just about everyone was moshing during that, I even saw a few chicks jump in and try to hold their own. Insane concert overall, I loved it. And yes, my body still aches from the event!! Well, like mom says 'If your gonna be dumb you gotta be tough'. Far to true and I'm glad I have a good pain tolerance.
Gonna try and remember the set list now...
Twilight of the Thunder God
Free Will Sacrifice
Varyags of Miklagaard
Tattered Banners Bloody Flags
Valhall Awaits Me
Runes to my Memory
Cry of the Black Birds
Under the Northern Star
Valkyries Ride
Death In Fire
And Soon the world will cease to be
The Dragons Flight Across the Waves
The Pursuit of Vikings
Versus The World
Current Music: The Hero: Amon Amarth