This was probably the biggest metal event I shot this year. Three old school metal bands all on one stage for a night of metal mayhem! I must admit I was pretty stoked about seeing Megadeth. I hadn't seen them for many years since the early 90's and to catch them on the 20th anniversary of the Rust in Peace record was pretty cool. The sold out crowd at Stubb's was rife with testosterone and energy.
Exodus was the first to hit the stage, to be honest I was never a big fan and they didn't do much to convert me. They were tight and fast, but to me they were lacking something. I dunno. It was just mediocre metal as far as I'm concerned.
Next up was Testament. These guys were little better than Exodus. Just generic thrash metal. The band was technical and fast, the music just lacks any hooks and I just couldn't get into it.
Megadeth took the stage to thunderous applause and many hands in the air showing the "horns". They started off the set with a few songs from both older and newer records; She Wolf, In My Darkest Hour, and Skin of my Teeth. Then they proceeded to play Rust in Peace in entirety. After finishing up Rust in Peace they played a smattering of songs both new and old closing it out with one of my favorites, Peace Sells.
The band was tight. The guitar playing was spot on and Mustaine's voice sounded great. A little more mellow than in the early years, but he still nailed it. On board for this tour was original bass player Dave Ellefson. It was good to see him rockin' again.
All in all I have to say this was a pretty cool show. Was it groundbreaking? Not really, but Mustaine has showed that Megadeth has staying power and although they haven't achieved the super success of Metallica they've still stuck to their guns and are playing metal as they always have.
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