Mike's Diarys
16th May
Rammstein; London-Docklands Arena
Ragging Speedhorn and American Head Charge Support
This was my first gig, and so holds a lot of fond memories. It may strike you as a strange 1st, and in many respects it was. But it still holds true as one of my favorites. Anyone whose heard of Rammstein probably know of the excesive pyrotechnics at their gigs...as well as some antics on stage that has seen them banned from tourning certain countries. But man, the crowd was full of energy, a little rough maybe for my first, but it made the rest seem nice :P. Didnt think much of either support though.
20th Nov
Foo Fighters; Cardiff International Arena (CIA)
Cave In Support
Rounding off an excellent yet disapointing year for gigs was the Foo's. The band im most pleased I've seen before I die :). Cave In were good, in retrospect I wouldhave enjoyed it more if I knew who they were, but certainly better than the previous supports. Having spent the Foo's opening song (All my life), crushed up to the guy in front, one hand on the barrier, I really did feel quite faint...so, a sly shimmy back and up and crowdsurfing out i went. :) that was cool...except some basterd tryed to steel my shoe... to quick for them though! Hurrah! A truely memorable evening. Only disapointment... i left my poster behind :S