Download 2016 (Donington Park)

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What a weekend. I'm absolutely shattered and was strongly considering ditching the rain and the mud before Maiden to go back to the hotel. But then that's not metal.

So glad I stayed. Maiden put on an amazing show and the energy was astounding. 85,000 people gathered in the mud and the rain to witness one hell of a performance. So glad I was part of it and all going well, I'll be returning next year.

Halestorm were incredible and I think I'm in love with Lzzy Hale. Great energy, extremely talented, hot as hell and may have converted me to appreciating female singers in metal.

Disturbed. Wow. Huge performance from them. They absolutely nailed it and I wouldn't be surprised if they headline in coming years. The crowd went mental for them and deservedly so. They were so good.

Amon Amarth kicked things off for me, a Swedish Viking metal band. They were brilliant and I'll be looking to go see them again for definite.

Shinedown were OK, nothing special and the singer was a bit preachy. Temperance Movement were very forgettable and Nightwish were really good but I only lasted half the show because I needed a slash (not of Guns n Roses fame).

All in all an incredible weekend and I can't wait for next year.
 

evertoniandy said:
What a weekend. I'm absolutely shattered and was strongly considering ditching the rain and the mud before Maiden to go back to the hotel. But then that's not metal.

So glad I stayed. Maiden put on an amazing show and the energy was astounding. 85,000 people gathered in the mud and the rain to witness one hell of a performance......
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I knew it would be, this world tour has been a stormer right from day one, the band going for it full pelt. Plenty of songs off the new album in the setlist, no living off past glories here (although they could easily do so if they wanted).
 
Some pillock has climbed a gantry on the M1 so the ever so pc Police have closed the M1 southbound for the last 24 hours. All traffic is being diverted to the M42 and A453. Absolute chaos on the main roads around Donington and Ashby de la Zouch so expect a delay getting away........
 
Just got home now. [Poor language removed] me I'm absolutely broken into pieces but would go back tomorrow if I could.

State of Rammstein, mindblowing
 


evertoniandy said:
I was steaming last night. Cheers though. They were incredible at Download.
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80,000 fans were getting absolutely soaked last night, just like Download! Bruce's voice has held up very well, some inevitable strain last night in a couple of places last night after 72 shows and a lot rehearsal time and for a man not long recovered from throat and tongue cancer. He was coughing between songs and looked dog-tired so hats off as always for this barnstorming give it everything frontman.

Next year will be indoor arena shows across Europe, UK included.
 
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