tenchimyo
05-13-2012, 04:14 PM
Went to 2nd day of M3 Festival. It was quite hot outside and I was a bit regretting long pants. We saw NO scalpers (way different from last year), and had to get tickets at the counter ($40@- which is not a bad price at all considering the number of bands). I didn't get a chance to look at any of the merch
We heard the last couple of XYZ songs while walking in, so we figured things were running about 15 minutes behind. I think we heard "Sex Action" as we were walking to the WC/beer area.
We headed over to hear Bang Tango, whom I was pumped for. HOWEVER they had a pretty horrible setlist. I don't know WHY they picked so many new songs (that didn't sound good..). At least Joe was trying, which is more than I can say for Don Dokken, later.
Dokken came on the main stage, and sounded great...until Don started 'singing.' He lacked any emotion, motivation, conviction, or energy. I was very disappointed because last year he totally sounded great and wanted to be there. He made a remark about being off of drugs... he shoulda got back on em to sing better. The band sounded good, but Don just was disrespectful phoning in the performance like that.
Loudness started partway on Dokken's last song, and started with the killer "Crazy Nights." They sounded great, and were in similar shape as when we saw them last year. They played several songs that I didn't know, but they all sounded very good. Professional, energetic, and worlds different from Don.
Warrant (sans the deceased Jani Lane) were on next, and I knew they would be good. They delivered for the most part. Except, they too were victim to the 'hey lets play a bunch of new songs' syndrome. Apart from that, they were solid.
Lynch Mob was up next- we were hoping they'd play some Dokken songs (or even the same Dokken set) and blow Don off the stage. They played nearly all Lynch Mob songs (a couple Lynch-Pilson ones tho I think). I dunno why George opted to play Mr. Scary during his short set, and as early as they did... regardless they kept up the Warrant-high. Milla left during the last song.
The "All Star" Jam (not really full of All-Stars except the Appices) consisted of the Appice drummer brothers, the bassist and guitar player from Stryper, Warrant's singer, and a couple other guys. They played a very short set of covers. I dunno why only 3 songs. Sounded good tho.
Quiet Riot (sans the deceased Kevin DuBrow) had a new singer and I was amazed as to how close to Kevin he sounded. They sounded pretty good, but they shoulda been earlier on the bill I thought. Pleasantly surprised, but Warrant shoula played this slot probably.
Next up was the oddly chosen Queensryche. They started off on the wrong foot by playing 2 songs that sucked. Geoff sounded great, but he was singing songs that didn't sound good. Also, their whole vibe was the serious/progressive as opposed to fun/party/lighthearted. While putting on a good performance, they just killed the 'good times' vibe that was going on. I think they woulda been a better choice for the Rob Zombie/Megadave show the next day. Oh well.
Skid Row capitalized on Queensryche's buzzkill and totally kicked ass. I thought their singer was going to be crap compared to Bach, but he actually was really good- a fitting replacement. They only had one new song, and otherwise were hit after hit- their one new song was short. I think we sang/yelled along for the last half of their set. I was feeling horse at that point- and Ratt wasn't even on yet! They put on my favourite performance of the day.
Ratt rolled out to a very enthusiastic crowd after an Eddie Trunk introduction. I have no complaints- they sounded great, nice n loud, and they played the silly "Way Cool Jr." along with like all of their hits. I think they had reunited with their original bass player, Juan. Their set was over at around 11, which was a bit earlier than I thought (Kix played until around 11:30 the night before). I think they were the best band of the day, but not my favourite.
Overall a great concert, despite being hella tired, man. Looking forward to next year and what their lineup will be!
LA Guns
Sex Action
Never enough
You better not love me (New song)
?
Revolution
Sleazy come easy go
Electric. Gypsy
Ballad of Jane
Rip n tear
Bang Tango
Hey Hey Hey find your way (new)
Ready to go
Attack of life
? (new song)
Soul 2 soul
Someone like like you
Dokken
Kiss of death
The Hunter
You just got lucky
Into the fire
Drums mini solo
Breaking the chains
Alone again
Its not love
Tooth and nail
In my dreams
Loudness
Rock n roll crazy nights
Crazy doctor
Let it go
Drums
? (New song)
? (New song)
Rock this Way
Warrant
Down boys
Innocence Gone
Sometimes she cries
Life's a Song (new)
Drfsr
I saw red
? (new song)
Home (new song)
Sex Ain't Love (?)
Heaven
Uncle tom cabin
Cherry pie
Lynch Mob
She's so evil but she's mine
River of love
Mr scary
Where do you Sleep at Night?
Sweet sister mercy
Wicked sensation
"All Star" Jam ( warrant singer , Carmine, Vinnie ,bassist and guitarist from Stryper)
Rainbow in the dark (DIO cover)
All right now (Free cover)
Heaven and hell (Black Sabbath cover)
Quiet Riot
Run for cover
Slick black Cadillac
Mama Weer all crazy now
Sign of the times
Loves a bitch
Cum on feel the the noize
Metal health
Queensryche
Get Started
Damaged
I don't believe in love
Hit the Black
I'm American
NM 156
Screaming in Digital
Lady wore Black
Walk in the shadows
Silent lucidity
Jet city woman
Empire
Eyes of a stranger
Skid Row
Star spangled banner
Big guns
Piece of me
New Generation
Slave to Grind
I remember you
Monkey business
18 n life
Youth gone wild
Ratt
Drums
Dangerous but worth the risk
Scene of the crime (Mic went out )
In your direction
Wanted man
I'm insane
Lay it down
Lack of communication
Way cool junior
You think you're tough
Nobody rides for Free
Body talk
Back for more
You're in love
Round n round
We heard the last couple of XYZ songs while walking in, so we figured things were running about 15 minutes behind. I think we heard "Sex Action" as we were walking to the WC/beer area.
We headed over to hear Bang Tango, whom I was pumped for. HOWEVER they had a pretty horrible setlist. I don't know WHY they picked so many new songs (that didn't sound good..). At least Joe was trying, which is more than I can say for Don Dokken, later.
Dokken came on the main stage, and sounded great...until Don started 'singing.' He lacked any emotion, motivation, conviction, or energy. I was very disappointed because last year he totally sounded great and wanted to be there. He made a remark about being off of drugs... he shoulda got back on em to sing better. The band sounded good, but Don just was disrespectful phoning in the performance like that.
Loudness started partway on Dokken's last song, and started with the killer "Crazy Nights." They sounded great, and were in similar shape as when we saw them last year. They played several songs that I didn't know, but they all sounded very good. Professional, energetic, and worlds different from Don.
Warrant (sans the deceased Jani Lane) were on next, and I knew they would be good. They delivered for the most part. Except, they too were victim to the 'hey lets play a bunch of new songs' syndrome. Apart from that, they were solid.
Lynch Mob was up next- we were hoping they'd play some Dokken songs (or even the same Dokken set) and blow Don off the stage. They played nearly all Lynch Mob songs (a couple Lynch-Pilson ones tho I think). I dunno why George opted to play Mr. Scary during his short set, and as early as they did... regardless they kept up the Warrant-high. Milla left during the last song.
The "All Star" Jam (not really full of All-Stars except the Appices) consisted of the Appice drummer brothers, the bassist and guitar player from Stryper, Warrant's singer, and a couple other guys. They played a very short set of covers. I dunno why only 3 songs. Sounded good tho.
Quiet Riot (sans the deceased Kevin DuBrow) had a new singer and I was amazed as to how close to Kevin he sounded. They sounded pretty good, but they shoulda been earlier on the bill I thought. Pleasantly surprised, but Warrant shoula played this slot probably.
Next up was the oddly chosen Queensryche. They started off on the wrong foot by playing 2 songs that sucked. Geoff sounded great, but he was singing songs that didn't sound good. Also, their whole vibe was the serious/progressive as opposed to fun/party/lighthearted. While putting on a good performance, they just killed the 'good times' vibe that was going on. I think they woulda been a better choice for the Rob Zombie/Megadave show the next day. Oh well.
Skid Row capitalized on Queensryche's buzzkill and totally kicked ass. I thought their singer was going to be crap compared to Bach, but he actually was really good- a fitting replacement. They only had one new song, and otherwise were hit after hit- their one new song was short. I think we sang/yelled along for the last half of their set. I was feeling horse at that point- and Ratt wasn't even on yet! They put on my favourite performance of the day.
Ratt rolled out to a very enthusiastic crowd after an Eddie Trunk introduction. I have no complaints- they sounded great, nice n loud, and they played the silly "Way Cool Jr." along with like all of their hits. I think they had reunited with their original bass player, Juan. Their set was over at around 11, which was a bit earlier than I thought (Kix played until around 11:30 the night before). I think they were the best band of the day, but not my favourite.
Overall a great concert, despite being hella tired, man. Looking forward to next year and what their lineup will be!
LA Guns
Sex Action
Never enough
You better not love me (New song)
?
Revolution
Sleazy come easy go
Electric. Gypsy
Ballad of Jane
Rip n tear
Bang Tango
Hey Hey Hey find your way (new)
Ready to go
Attack of life
? (new song)
Soul 2 soul
Someone like like you
Dokken
Kiss of death
The Hunter
You just got lucky
Into the fire
Drums mini solo
Breaking the chains
Alone again
Its not love
Tooth and nail
In my dreams
Loudness
Rock n roll crazy nights
Crazy doctor
Let it go
Drums
? (New song)
? (New song)
Rock this Way
Warrant
Down boys
Innocence Gone
Sometimes she cries
Life's a Song (new)
Drfsr
I saw red
? (new song)
Home (new song)
Sex Ain't Love (?)
Heaven
Uncle tom cabin
Cherry pie
Lynch Mob
She's so evil but she's mine
River of love
Mr scary
Where do you Sleep at Night?
Sweet sister mercy
Wicked sensation
"All Star" Jam ( warrant singer , Carmine, Vinnie ,bassist and guitarist from Stryper)
Rainbow in the dark (DIO cover)
All right now (Free cover)
Heaven and hell (Black Sabbath cover)
Quiet Riot
Run for cover
Slick black Cadillac
Mama Weer all crazy now
Sign of the times
Loves a bitch
Cum on feel the the noize
Metal health
Queensryche
Get Started
Damaged
I don't believe in love
Hit the Black
I'm American
NM 156
Screaming in Digital
Lady wore Black
Walk in the shadows
Silent lucidity
Jet city woman
Empire
Eyes of a stranger
Skid Row
Star spangled banner
Big guns
Piece of me
New Generation
Slave to Grind
I remember you
Monkey business
18 n life
Youth gone wild
Ratt
Drums
Dangerous but worth the risk
Scene of the crime (Mic went out )
In your direction
Wanted man
I'm insane
Lay it down
Lack of communication
Way cool junior
You think you're tough
Nobody rides for Free
Body talk
Back for more
You're in love
Round n round