Last night's was among the best DT shows I've attended. The set list was perfect, no complaints. Got to sit on Mangini's kit backstage right before the show, Mangini's drum solo and Outcry and Breaking All Illusions in the same set, unreal
James voice is amazing especially on the acoustic songs. DT is more rejuvenated then ever before. I was floored by Mangini. After seeing him on stage, he really fitted in tight with the band. The crowd acceptance welcoming Mike into DT was amazing to see. He is the perfect replacement and here to stay. Met him after at the bus, amazing person as well as a drummer. When Petrucci did the solo on Breaking All Illusions, it was like I expected it to be. My jaw droppedd and I froze in amazement, just like I did on Razor's Edge
Backstage I got to meet a lot of the crew you've all seen in the DVD's. All of them were great. Met Petrucci at the bus, got my tourbook signed but no pic, phone battery went out. Arrggghh. Next time I hope.
Trivium, I really liked. They had the crowd going. Really nice guys too.
I had a great time, thanks DT!!!
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