Gigantour

Gigantour 2008 was truly metal. i went to Gigantour back in 2005 which featured Megadeth, Anthrax, Nevermore, Life Of Agony, Dry Kill Logic and Dream Theater. Besides the boring slow anal gangbang that is Dream Theater, i was convinced i would never see anything as Epic in my entire life. i was wrong.

Dave Mustaine, the leader and pioneer of political thrash infused heavy metal really did it this year. Mr. Mustaine threw Swedens Best and Finlands Best into two amazing opening acts. High On Fire was good live, but they aren't worthy to make my review because they only played 3 songs. i know its mean but oh fucking well. Children Of Bodom was absolutely perfect with their set. With he grinding guitar rhythms pumped out by Roope Latvala and the laser guided fretwork thanks to the main man Alexi Laiho, The Reaper was being followed. Blooddrunk is the name of the new album. the band took a more thrash/groove metal approach to the new album, but pulled it off well. The title track of the album features some truly amazing keyboard work from Janne Warman. Overall, i would rate Children of Bodom's set a 9 out of 10.

In Flames. coming off of their new record " A Sense Of Purpose". The Band seems to be going really mainstream. when you listen to metal prodigies like "Colony" or "Whoracle" this album seems like a letdown. but they have really stepped up the live show alot. Anders voice is a bit staticy which gives the band a 8 out of 10 for me.

Megadeth returns. you haven't been to a proper heavy metal show unless you have been alive to witness the pure emotion and intensity that is Megadeth. Dave Mustaine, James Lamenzo, Shawn Drover and newly acquired Jag Panzer guitarist. also former Nevermore. Pumping out hits like "Tornado Of Souls" "Wake Up Dead" and of course the amazing encore "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due" Megadeth scores a 9.5 out of 10, just for showing how a 48 year old man can still play heavy metal.

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