Children of Bodom -- Los Angeles, CA -- June 24th, 2011

[ShatteredFlame]

I've seen everything not on Deconstruction twice already so I definitely want a change. And I don't want Stand either - I want Poltergeist, Sumeria, Pandemic or Planet of the Apes. Either way I know I will still have a blast like the last 2 times and I'm sure he will be back headlining soon.

[kommie]

Originally Posted by jd091

*I get to see Obscuuuuura headline in an offfffff date*

(in a jeering singing voice)

Yea, but aren't SkeletonWitch opening? that's kinda insulting to them since they're from Ohio.

[666ways2love]

Was it just me or did Devin's guitar sounds way too quiet in the mix. Most of the time I could barely hear it.

Also, as for COB, I just remembered Alexi saying they've never played 'Children of Bodom' in the states but I swear I remember them playing that somewhere during the blooddrunk tours

[jd091]

Originally Posted by kommie

Yea, but aren't SkeletonWitch opening? that's kinda insulting to them since they're from Ohio.

As much as I love Skeletonwitch, Obscura have every right to be the headliner because

1.) This is an off date for a tour they're on.

2.) Skeletontits aren't even touring right now; they're just available locally for the show.

3.) Obscura just put out a new album

4.) Obscura is more popular I'd argue

5.) Christian Fuckin' Muenzner.

[daimonos]

Originally Posted by jd091

4.) Obscura is more popular I'd argue

Not really. Not in America, at least.

[jd091]

Originally Posted by daimonos

Not really. Not in America, at least.

According to the infallible source of popularity measurement, myspace:

Skeletonwitch = 995,112 plays

Obscura = 1,361,088 plays

[Epidemic Reign]

Originally Posted by jd091

According to the infallible source of popularity measurement, myspace:

Skeletonwitch = 995,112 plays

Obscura = 1,361,088 plays

Out of curiosity, I checked facebook and last.fm... similar results.

[jd091]

Originally Posted by Malevolent Mike

Out of curiosity, I checked facebook and last.fm... similar results.

Yeah. In the end though, whoever has the newest album out that they're trying to promote wins the lineup battle. Take summer slaughter this year, for example. Black Dahlia Murder is headlining over Whitechapel, even though they have 2 million less myspace plays.

[mastodon421]

Same setlist as Europe, but I am ok with it. Not the best setlist, but it could be a lot worst. Obscura and Devin Townsend's set are good as well (I do really wish Obscura was playing Septuagint though.)

[treghet]

Originally Posted by 666ways2love

Also, as for COB, I just remembered Alexi saying they've never played 'Children of Bodom' in the states but I swear I remember them playing that somewhere during the blooddrunk tours

I don't know if they played it at any of the shows for the Blooddrunk tours, but they have played it here multiple times in the past, although very rarely.