Iron Maiden -- Bristow, VA -- July 20th, 2010

[Maiden33]

Originally Posted by Crionics

Just got home it was fucking great! will have my full review in a few.

Were you down in the pit on the left-hand side? I think we were all a few people to the right of you. I wasn't sure though, I only have seen one picture of you.

[IrritatedTrout]

I'll write my own review later but in short:

The band 10/10
The crowd in my part of the pit 9/10
The pre-show meet up 10/10
Getting fucked in the ass by a douchebag security guard and an old man who couldn't even do his job right 0/10

[Crionics]

Originally Posted by Maiden33

Were you down in the pit on the left-hand side? I think we were all a few people to the right of you. I wasn't sure though, I only have seen one picture of you.

Nope, I was in section 304 and I must say I was displeased with the way my section acted. It felt like just me and this other guy were the only people in my section into the concert, especially during the reunion songs. I felt like I had to sit down during Dream Theater so that I wouldn't disturb the people behind me that were sitting. The only other distraction was my mom got peed when I headbanged and I had to promise her after this I'd never headbang again, but that's not gonna happen, sorry ma. Hey you're still the best for taking me to the show! <3

Anyway time for my full review. While I was walking to my seats Dream Theater just came on. They put on a great show, the two John's are BEASTS. Really loved seeing the two of them next to eachother during Home. James sounded great, Jordan's keytar was pretty cool and Portnoy is a legend. It was cool when he played the lines of Where Eagles Dare (although my section seemed to not notice this..) and Run To The Hills. But it was really a shame that my whole section sat down, I could see that everyone closer was more into it.
8.7/10

Up next, IRON MAIDENNNNNNNNN. Oh boy this was just great, I think they had the best sound I've ever seen live. It could have been the best concert of my life if I was closer up and my mom wasn't telling me to stop headbanging every 3 minutes..I really loved Bruce's speach before Blood Brothers, and he NAILED that scream in NOTB. But the best experience was headbanging during HBTY. That was like..bowing at the altar to me, just a great experience. I really don't know what to say. If you've seen Maiden, you know what I'm talking about. The only thing that could have been better was the crowd participation is my section, having better tickets..and my mom .
10/10

Edit: Walking out was pretty funny. I heard the expected people complaining about the setlist, but what suprised me most were these 3 guys, must have been in their early 20s complaining about how they didn't get any pussy I wonder why

[the chewbacca defense]

i must of gotten lucky, as i didn't have any trouble with the paperless tickets. Although even though i sprinted and hauled ass down to the floor. I tired out and ended up walking with about 50 feet to go.

Great meetin you all up there too

[Dissimulate]

What does your mom have against headbanging?

[Santana_Annihilate]

It can hurt the neck and I'd suppose its not very good for the brain.

[idrinkwine732]

Originally Posted by Santana_Annihilate

It can hurt the neck and I'd suppose its not very good for the brain.

What a n00b

[JLRedWing13]

Originally Posted by Santana_Annihilate

It can hurt the neck and I'd suppose its not very good for the brain.

Psh.

[Crionics]

Originally Posted by Santana_Annihilate

It can hurt the neck and I'd suppose its not very good for the brain.

Hi Mom!

[Santana_Annihilate]

No need to PMS. Just making an obvious statement