pokerrules47
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I got to see Metallica live for the first time since the late 90s' last night and I have to say they were fantastic sounding. Guitar tones were thick and meaty, the drums sounded fantastic, and the vocals were as clear as a bell. I didn't see what james or kirk were using for amps as they were under the stage, but I did see a bunch of recto-like cabs on stage. All bottom cabs, arranged around the stage, no mics. I presume they were DI'd.
I can say for sure that James was definitely NOT using his Duals for the whole show. His tone was definitely mesa like, but it was not like anything I've ever heard them sound like before. Then again, the last time I saw them play was in support of the black album. It's hard for me to explain it but his sound has become larger and more bone shattering that I expected it to be. He's got a very
They had their Meyer Sound "In the Round" array system going. 8 banks of 12 speakers arrayed together with 40 subs under the stage. Very good coverage of all frequencies, however I found some of Kirks solos didn't pierce through as much as I thought they would. I don't think it had anything to do with his rig, it might have been mixing or just where i was standing who knows.
Stage setup was awesome, 360 degree stage with only a sliver at one end for the band to get in. About 8 mics placed around the stage with wah stations peppered around as well. Stage was about 5 feet up, with about a 5-6 foot gap to the fence. There was no problem getting a good view from general admission. The guys just moved from station to station making sure the crowd got to see them as often as possible.
Crowd participation was awesome too and James seemed to respond well to that. You can really tell when the artist is getting off on the cheers or if the crowd is lackluster as it affects their performance significantly.
As far as the health of the band, I was impressed. It's late in a tour and they were pretty much on their game. Larsehole fucked up a few times, but his job is harder than any one else's on stage. It was like he couldn't keep up. Kirk seemed a bit distant, like he was stoned, or maybe just really tired or sick but he played well.. .he makes it look so fucking easy it makes me sick.
James and Robert were amazing tho. James stood up and did his thing all night long without skipping a beat. He seemed genuinely into it... and I have seen him when he's not into it before. Robert, I've only seen with Ozzy before, but he definitely loves playing with Metallica.
All in all, it was a great show, definitely the best sounding show I've ever seen them do. I am getting old though so I wasn't quite as into it as I would have been 10 years ago.
I can say for sure that James was definitely NOT using his Duals for the whole show. His tone was definitely mesa like, but it was not like anything I've ever heard them sound like before. Then again, the last time I saw them play was in support of the black album. It's hard for me to explain it but his sound has become larger and more bone shattering that I expected it to be. He's got a very
They had their Meyer Sound "In the Round" array system going. 8 banks of 12 speakers arrayed together with 40 subs under the stage. Very good coverage of all frequencies, however I found some of Kirks solos didn't pierce through as much as I thought they would. I don't think it had anything to do with his rig, it might have been mixing or just where i was standing who knows.
Stage setup was awesome, 360 degree stage with only a sliver at one end for the band to get in. About 8 mics placed around the stage with wah stations peppered around as well. Stage was about 5 feet up, with about a 5-6 foot gap to the fence. There was no problem getting a good view from general admission. The guys just moved from station to station making sure the crowd got to see them as often as possible.
Crowd participation was awesome too and James seemed to respond well to that. You can really tell when the artist is getting off on the cheers or if the crowd is lackluster as it affects their performance significantly.
As far as the health of the band, I was impressed. It's late in a tour and they were pretty much on their game. Larsehole fucked up a few times, but his job is harder than any one else's on stage. It was like he couldn't keep up. Kirk seemed a bit distant, like he was stoned, or maybe just really tired or sick but he played well.. .he makes it look so fucking easy it makes me sick.
James and Robert were amazing tho. James stood up and did his thing all night long without skipping a beat. He seemed genuinely into it... and I have seen him when he's not into it before. Robert, I've only seen with Ozzy before, but he definitely loves playing with Metallica.
All in all, it was a great show, definitely the best sounding show I've ever seen them do. I am getting old though so I wasn't quite as into it as I would have been 10 years ago.